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Unity in the Community Food Drive

February 21 @ 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

unity in the community feb 21 2026

UNITY IN THE COMMUNITY – FOOD DRIVE
SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 21
9:00 – NOON

Join several Fox Vally area organizations in teaming up to collect food and supplies for families in crisis!
Just drive through and drop off your donations off at one of the following locations:

  • Carpenter Park Main Lot – 300 Carpenter Blvd., Carpentersville, IL
  • The Glass Market, 920 S. McLean Blvd., Elgin
  • Silver Glen Crossing Public Parking Lot — Silver Glen and Randall Roads, South Elgin
  • La Huerta Catering Grill & Market Parking Lot – 580 S. Randall Road, St. Charles
  • United Methodist Church of Geneva, Parking Lot behind — 211 Hamilton, Geneva
  • Congregational Church of Batavia parking lot — 21 S. Batavia Avenue, Batavia

Please be mindful of expiration dates.

FOOD ITEMS — **heavily needed items:

  • **Sugar
  • **Salt
  • Cooking Oil
  • Dry Rice
  • Dry Beans
  • Lentils
  • Pasta
  • Pasta for Soup
  • Tortillas (corn and flour)
  • Maseca (tortilla flour)
  • Spices (cumin, garlic powder, onion powder)
  • Oatmeal
  • Canned Pickled Jalapenos
  • Chipotle
  • Dried Chiles (Guajillo, Ancho)
  • Malz para Pozole
  • Canned Corn
  • Canned Beans
  • Canned Tomatos

HOUSEHOLD NEEDS — **heavily needed items::

  • **Diapers Sizes 6 and 1
  • **Laundry Detergent
  • **Dish Soap
  • **Disinfectant Spray
  • **Shampoo/Conditioner
  • **Maxi Pads
  • Toothpaste
  • Toothbrushes
  • Deodorant
  • Toilet Paper
  • Paper Towels
  • Baby Wipes
  • Powder Cleanser
  • Disinfectant Wipes

La Huerta Catering Grill & Market will have items ready for those who want to shop there.

Thank you to our sponsors:

  • First Congregational United Church of Christ – Elgin
  • We Can Lead Change
  • Fox Valley Rising
  • HIKE Tribe Indivisible
  • United Methodist Church of Geneva
  • Congregational Church of Batavia
  • The Glass Market
  • La Huerta Grill & Market

More info on Facebook

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