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Food & Toiletries Drive

for the Cupboard

2024-10-19 00:00:00 2024-10-19 23:59:00 America/Chicago Food & Toiletries Drive Bring donations for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Click for a list of items accepted/not accepted. Donate in the lobby. Downers Grove Public Library - First Floor Lobby

Saturday, October 19
All day

Add to Calendar 2024-10-19 00:00:00 2024-10-19 23:59:00 America/Chicago Food & Toiletries Drive Bring donations for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Click for a list of items accepted/not accepted. Donate in the lobby. Downers Grove Public Library - First Floor Lobby

Downers Grove Public Library

First Floor Lobby

Bring donations for the library's free pantry, The Cupboard, which supports housing & food-insecure community members. Click for a list of items accepted/not accepted. Donate in the lobby.

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Items Accepted:
Canned goods with pull tabs:Fish/chicken Fruit
Vegetables
Beans
Pasta sauce
Soup/stew 
Instant oatmeal
Instant mashed potatoes
Individual microwave rice/pasta
Microwave-ready meals (easy mac, cup-o'noodles, etc.)
Hamburger/Tuna helper 
Crackers
Individual packed nuts/trail mix
Granola bars
Dried fruit
Peanut butter
Applesauce (pouches or cups)
Water bottles
Shelf-stable milk
Shelf-stable protein drinks
Baby food (baby cereal and plastic tubs, no glass jars)
ToiletriesTravel-sized goods (hair care, lotion, soap, etc.)
Deodorant
Toothbrush
Bar soap
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Socks (all sizes)


Items NOT Accepted:
Cans without pull tabs
Dried pasta
Expired goods
Refrigerated goods 
Fresh produce
Baked goods 
Glass containers 
Previously opened items/damaged packaging
Leftovers/pre-made meals

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