Food & Toy Drive
Tuesday, December 9, 2025
10am - 2pm
Millions of Americans struggle with food insecurity. Whether in a lapse in their food assistance benefits, unexpected expenses for health problems, or a the loss of employment, this is an urgent issue facing people in our communities. Please consider purchasing some non-perishable items during your next shopping trip and bring them to one of our various locations throughout Chicagoland on Tuesday, December 9th. As families struggle during this season, purchasing toys for children becomes an expense that many parents cannot afford.
Our goal is to gather 1000 pounds of food AND give 100 children a toy this holiday season.
Each donation of food or a toy will make you eligible to enter a raffle supporting Chicago businesses. More information will follow about our drop locations AND our amazing raffle. Please start by SAVING THE DATE! If you are interested in being a PARTNER as a Drop-Off Location or for our Raffle, email us today!
Drop off Locations
Open 10am - 2pm
Chicago
Cresco Stems (Pilsen) - 1700 W. Cermak Rd. #1R Chicago, IL 60608
Fairlie (West Loop) - 339 N Bell Ave, Chicago, IL 60612
P&M Studio (West Town) - 2818 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
ma-pa (Portage Park) - 6101 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634
Seven Star Venue (Rogers Park) - 2017 W Howard St, Chicago, IL 60645
More locations to come…
who will benefit?
Most pressing Needs
We are grateful for all food and toy donations but please see a list below of the most urgent and pressing needs this holiday season. As a reminder, please no expired food. Also please bring your toy donations unwrapped. We appreciate all of your donations and willingness to give this season.
32 ounce (or smaller) bottles of cooking oil
Powdered milk
16-oz jars of peanut butter
Spaghetti sauce (jar)
2-qt Chicken broth (low sodium)
Dry pasta (spaghetti, rotini, etc)
Dry seasonings (pepper, salt, garlic, cinnamon, etc)
Chicken noodle soup (pop tabs preferred)