I went to CVS to pick up some cans of soup to donate at the Mart today. The Loop, the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Eli's Cheesecake, Potbelly's, Jewel, the Chicago Sun Times and others organized an event to collect food donations for Chicago's largest one-day corporate food drive event. It was festive (the Rockettes kicked it off and various choirs sang all day); it was food-filled, after giving a donation, I received a Potbelly's free sandwich ticket and Eli's cheesecake; it was amazing to see all the food palates and information on how many people this collection would help.
This event was just the kickoff to the season of giving. The next 5 weeks are the perfect time to share the spirit with one another. Now is the time to buy that Streetwise from the person outside your Jewel and put money in the Salvation Army Bell Ringer's cup. It is the time to buy a Toy for a Tot (or a Teen) in addition to your PS3 and donate some food to the Food Bank while you buy your holiday trimmings. It is the perfect time to take a moment, remember all that you have been blessed with, give thanks and extend a helping hand to another.
Please check out these causes:
The Greater Chicago Food Depository again is teaming up with Dominick's Finer Foods and ABC 7 to fight hunger this holiday season. Help us gain a million pounds of food for people in need!
Bring nonperishable items to Dominick's stores throughout the area. We need nutritious food items including peanut butter, canned vegetables and fruits, rice, pasta and cereal.
Toys for Tots collects and distributes toys in the communities. Check out drop sites for toys, including Best Buy.
The Salvation Army Red Kettles have been an American tradition since 1891. They’ve gone a bit high tech this year. To see what I mean, you can go to my Virtual Bell Ringer page and make a donation.
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