West Suburban Community Pantry

A huge thank you to Target in Woodridge for spreading holiday cheer to the kids at West Suburban Community Pantry! 🎁✨ Their generous donation of over $200 worth of toys is sure to make this season a little brighter for so many. We’re so grateful for your support and kindness! #CommunityGiving #HolidayCheer #ThankYou

❄️🎄 WSCP recently celebrated an annual holiday gathering, bringing together our dedicated Board members, Advisory Council, and hardworking staff to recognize the incredible impact we've made this year. The event was a heartwarming testament to our commitment to supporting our neighbors facing hunger in our community. ✨ We invite passionate community members to join our mission: We're always seeking volunteers and talented individuals to support our work. Whether you're interested in hands-on volunteering or exploring career opportunities, visit our website at www.wscpantry.org

We all know our community thrives when everyone has access to fresh, nutritious food. Each month, West Suburban Community Pantry serves hundreds of neighbors - your fellow parents from school pickup, the friendly cashier at the corner store, or the person you see often who lives down the block. ✨ As one mom shares, "They have always been so supportive. They make sure my children each have snacks to get them through their growing days. Allowing us to take what we can use has been a tremendous help on the budget of our family." As the cold months approach, our neighbors are relying on us more than ever, with nearly 60,000 meals needed every week. Your support makes a world of difference! 🫶 Please consider making a gift today to help provide food and hope to our neighbors facing hunger this season. Donate online at https://lnkd.in/gqCT3JJu . Together, we can build a stronger, healthier community for all. ❤️ #Donate #WSCP #FightHunger #StrongerTogether #HolidayGiving

Please join us in congratulating Debbie Collins, named Woodridge's 2024 Village Citizen of the Year! 🎉 Debbie has been an active WSCP volunteer for the past 4 years and has dedicated over 750 hours of time assisting neighbors with shopping at the Pantry. Debbie was honored at the Woodridge Community Recognition Award Breakfast held on Tuesday, December 3, 2024. Congratulations, Debbie, for your dedication and this honor, we are so grateful to have you as a WSCP volunteer! 🧡

Wow! You did it! Thanks to the incredible generosity of our donors and friends, we are pleased to share that over $50,000 was raised for West Suburban Community Pantry on Giving Tuesday, unlocking our Board match of $10,000. Thank you for helping us raise a total of $60,000 which will provide 90,000 meals to our neighbors in need! 🧡 We are filled with gratitude for the supportive community that surrounds West Suburban Community Pantry. Please watch this special thank you message from our CEO, Maeven Sipes:

Thank you to everyone who has donated to our #GivingTuesday campaign so far. ❤️ While we’ve made serious progress, we’re not done yet! There’s still time for you to show your support and help us smash our goal out of the park! Donating today provides local families with a source of free groceries, giving them the ability to afford rent, gas, medications, and other basic needs. 🍎🍽️ It only takes one minute to make a difference now. All donations will be MATCHED dollar for dollar up to $10,000 thanks to the generous support of the WSCP Board of Directors! Donate online at https://lnkd.in/gUMgtxsc

✨ WSCP has been a source of food and hope in our community for over 30 years. Our food and support services help our neighbors build a path to a brighter, food-secure future. We help our community thrive. 🧡 With support from compassionate community members like you, WSCP can ensure accessing food is more convenient than ever. In 2023, we distributed over 3.7 MILLION pounds of food to our neighbors. We need YOUR help to continue providing more food than ever this year. Please consider making a gift to provide nutritious food, and hope, to our neighbors facing hunger this holiday season. ❗All gifts will be MATCHED up to $10,000, thanks to our generous Board of Directors! Make your donation today and support WSCP's mission for Giving Tuesday at https://lnkd.in/gUMgtxsc

Check out this transformation! How do we go from bare, empty shelves to colorful, stocked shelves? 🥫 The answer is YOU! The difference is clear: with your help, we can create a brighter future for those facing food insecurity. Generous donations from our community allow us to keep our store stocked with delicious, nutritious food. 🧡🍎 ❗If you want to continue to help turn our pantry from empty to stocked, donate to WSCP for Giving Tuesday TOMORROW! We can't do it without your support. Donate online at https://lnkd.in/gUMgtxsc to help us reach our $10,000 match! #WSCPGivingTuesday

🦃🍂 This Thanksgiving, we’re overflowing with gratitude for our incredible donors, dedicated volunteers, and supportive community organizations - your kindness and dedication fuels our mission! We are so grateful to be able to provide nutritious food and resources to ensure that all of our neighbors can have delicious meals with their loved ones, not just on Thanksgiving. May your holiday be filled with love, laughter, and delicious food surrounded by cherished friends & family! 🥧✨ #ThanksgivingJoy

🌟 Save the Date! 🌟 This #GivingTuesday, or #GivingMealsDay, help WSCP reach our goal of raising $10,000 to unlock a generous $10,000 match from our Board of Directors! You can double your impact and support our mission to provide nutritious food to neighbors in need when you donate for Giving Tuesday. Mark your calendars for December 3rd and be part of something special. Together, we can make a real difference! 🙌 #DoubleTheImpact #WSCP #GivingTuesday #FightHunger