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All Elmhurst students and families are invited to help fill holiday food boxes with donations of nonperishable food.

Students can bring food to all District 205 schools between October 23 and November 17. In addition, from November 1 - 26 food can be dropped off at the following locations:

Be Well Chiropractic, 577 N. York St. (ends 11/17)
Bethel Assembly, 489 W North Ave.
Bethel Preschool, 316 Huntington Ln.
Centennial Recreation Center, 155 E. St. Charles Rd.
Community Bank of Elmhurst, 133 N. York Rd. & 330 W. Butterfield Rd.
Courts Plus, 186 S. West
Dr. Kurt Carlson, 111 N. Addison (ends 11/17)
Elmhurst Park District Administration Building, 375 W 1st St.
Elmhurst Public Library, 125 S. Prospect
Elmhurst YMCA, 211 W. First St.
St. Peter’s Church, 125 W. Church St.

Click here for a list of most needed items. All donations will be picked up, packed and delivered to families on Saturday, December 9.

This year UCCA will be packing and delivering to more than 350 families. This is the largest number of families we have ever served (a 19% increase from last year). Help fill our food bins!

Volunteer to Help!

Holiday Food Sorting and Packing: Volunteers are needed to sort and pack food for more than 350 District 205 families on Monday, November 27 and Tuesday, November 28 from 9:00am - 3:00pm at the Elmhurst Public Works Garage, 985 S. Riverside Drive, Elmhurst.

Please RSVP if you are able to help:

UCCA Holiday Sorting and Packing

Holiday Food Drive Delivery: Volunteers with muscle are needed to deliver Holiday Food Boxes to more than 350 families in the District 205 school community on Saturday, December 9th from 8:00 - 9:00am. Food pick-up will take place at the Elmhurst Public Works Garage, 985 S. Riverside Dr. Elmhurst. Families are welcome!

Please RSVP if you are able to help:

UCCA Holiday Food Delivery

Holiday Meal Boxes

Make a virtual gift of holiday food! UCCA appreciates donations in any amount. Here are some ideas of what we can provide with your gift:

$17 - Provides a complete holiday meal box for a family of eight ($40 value)
$30 - Provides a box of food filled with pantry staples
$150 - Provides food for a family of four for a week
$600 - Provides food for a family of four for a month
$1000 - Sponsors a Mobile Food Pantry Truck, impacting 200 families

Donate any amount of your choice toward a Holiday Food Gift Card from Jewel.

Donate $ for a Holiday Meal Box / Gift Cards

#GivingTuesday

The holiday season is just around the corner, and we invite you to kick it off with us on #GivingTuesday, November 28!

#GivingTuesday is a global day of giving back. On the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, you’ll have the chance to join people around the world and support a cause close to your heart.

This #GivingTuesday, help us continue our effort to fight hunger in our community.

Mark your calendars, spread the word, and stay tuned for more details.

Donate Now

Join us on December 6

at Francesca's Eat and Earn

You can help feed Elmhurst children simply by presenting the coupon below and enjoying a delicious meal - lunch, dinner or carryout! For carry-out call 630.279.7970 or order online here.

Wednesday, December 6, 2023
Francesca’s Amici Restaurant
174 N. York Street, Elmhurst

Present your coupon and 15% of your pre-tax bill will benefit UCCA!

Coupon

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60126
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