City of Wheaton, IL
Support Neighbors in Need through Wheaton Gives Back Program
The Wheaton Community Relations Commission is once again providing opportunities for residents to make a difference in the community through the return of the Wheaton Gives Back program, which includes a winter gear drive throughout October and a volunteer opportunity to unload food for residents in need on Friday, Oct. 24.
Winter Gear Drive
In partnership with the People’s Resource Center, Downtown Wheaton Association, Wheaton Park District, and other locations, the commission is collecting new and gently used winter coats, hats, scarves, gloves, and mittens for the People’s Resource Center. Collection boxes are available through the end of October.
Collection box locations include (see a map of locations):
Downtown Wheaton:
- Benjamin F. Edwards
- Downtown Wheaton Association Office
- The DuPage Art League
- Egg'lectic Café
- Elase Med Spa
- Extract Juicery Organic Cafe
- First Trust Portfolios
- Innovator Capital Management, LLC
- Miroballi Shoes
- Murphy Financial Group
- Performance Trust Capital Partners
- The Protein Spot
- Starbucks
- Wheaton City Hall
- Wheaton Public Library
Wheaton Park District Facilities:
- Central Athletic Complex
- Wheaton Community Center
Unload Food Truck
The commission is seeking volunteers to unload food collected as part of People’s Resource Center’s annual Stuff-A-Truck event, which will take place on Friday, Oct. 24 at 201 S. Naperville Road. Two shifts will be available, and heavy lifting and standing are required. Volunteers must be at least 13 years old. For more information or to sign up as a volunteer, email volunteers@peoplesrc.org.
The Wheaton Community Relations Commission strives to promote increased participation in all aspects of community life and foster a sense of shared community among all residents.