Community Corner
Wheaton Chamber Collecting Food for Make A Difference Day
The Wheaton Chamber is collecting items for Make A Difference Day, Oct. 22.
The will host its annual "Stuff-A-Truck" with food event to benefit the for Make A Difference Day on Oct. 22.
Food drive list:
Fruits
-canned fruit in light syrup or own juices
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-no sugar added applesauce
-dried fruits (raisins)
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-Fruit Leather (100%)
-100% fruit juice
-low sugar jellies/jams (sold in plastic containers)
-Baby food fruit
Vegetables
-low sodium or “no-salt” canned veggies
-low sodium tomato juice/V-8
-canned tomato products
-canned white/sweet potatoes and other low-calorie canned veggies
-boxed powdered or flaked potatoes (with no additives)
-light salsa and pasta sauces
-baby food vegetables
-vegetable soups
Grains
-brown or wild rice
-whole-wheat/whole-grain pastas, cereals and crackers
-plain or low-sugar oatmeal
-granola bars
-Low-fat all-purpose mixes
Dairy
-powdered milk
-shelf stable milk or soy milk (in box)
-Fat-free pudding
-processed cheese (ex. Velveeta)
-Infant formula
Poultry, fish, beans, etc.
-Low-fat baked beans/canned or dried beans
-canned tuna, chili, chicken
-peanut butter
-unsalted nuts
Spices, Oils, & Sweets
-Low-fat salad dressing, light mayonnaise
-vegetable oil
-honey
-cinnamon, nutmeg, pepper, oregano
Donations can be dropped off at any of the following locations:
Advanced Healthcare Associates, S.C.
B.R. Ryall YMCA
ChiroOne Wellness Center
Coldwell Banker Sandi Williams
Corporate Awards and Denson Shops
Edward Jones Investments/Rich Ferrari
Fifth Third Processing Solutions
General Dentistry With a Woman's Touch!
Harris, N.A.
Holiday Inn & Suites Carol Stream
Jorgios Cigars
Langhenry, Gillen, Lundquist & Johnson, LLC.
Lori J. Miller, CFP (R) M.S./LPL Financial
MagnetStreet
Mahoney, Michael N., CPA's
Providence Bank
RESTOR Healing Centre
Subway
T-Mobile USA
The Adams Team Re/Max Suburban Inc./Wheaton-Glen Ellyn
The Cellular Connection
Verizon Wireless
Village Animal Clinic
Wheaton Christian Grammar School
Yogli Mogli
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