What is the Rotary Community Food Drive?

This is an opportunity for our community to help and support each other.  Through the collection of donations, we will restock the food pantries that support Carol Stream residents.  We have folks in our community who are faced with food insecurity.  If we all do a little and work together, it will go a long way in helping those in our community who need our support.  

How does it work?

Starting on March 1, 2024, we will start collecting donations at various locations throughout Carol Stream including businesses, schools, community buildings, and individual residences.  On April 13, 2024, from 10:00 am to 2:00 pm all the donations will be brought to one centralized location which is Glenbard North High School.  The donations will be divided among 6 area food pantries that serve Carol Stream residents.  

I want to help!

Donate -  Bring items to Fountain View at the Carol Stream Park District, Carol Stream Library, and Carol Stream Village Hall starting March 1 through April 12

• NON-PERISHABLE FOOD ITEMS: Condiments, flour, sugar, ketchup, cooking oil, Canned Meats, Powdered and evaporated Milk, Canned Fruits & vegetables, Boxes of rice, Boxes of Cereal, Peanut butter, Jelly, Instant oatmeal or grits, Pasta, pasta sauce, Biscuit mix, Spices, etc. 

• NON-FOOD ITEMS: Laundry detergent, Shampoo, Soap, Toilet paper, Diapers sz 3-5, Wipes, Feminine products, etc.

Be a Neighborhood Partner

• Distribute collection bags to your neighbors’ homes by April 6. 

• Collect donations from your neighbors on April 13 between 10:00 am and 2:00 pm and bring donations to Glenbard North High School

• Sign up HERE to select the streets in Carol Stream where you will distribute bags and pick up donations

Help at Food Drive

Glenbard North High School  April 13 between 9:00 am and 4:00 pm

• Unload donations as they arrive and load donations for the food pantries

• Select a time to help by signing up HERE