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UCCA’s Annual Holiday Food Drive had to look a little different this year because of Covid-19 restrictions. Even though we were unable to collect food from outside organizations, the community really stepped up and donated money so families would receive larger gift cards than normal, as well as their boxed Holiday Dinner. Roberto’s Ristorante allowed UCCA to use some of their empty space since the City Garage was unavailable. It was a true Community Food Drive!
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In 2020, the Turkey Trot went virtual! Participants were able to run their own Turkey Trot routes over a several day period. Thank you to the Dan Gibbons Turkey Trot for their continued support of UCCA! UCCA provided COVID-19 emergency support to area families during the pandemic at six Mobile Food Pantries held between March and August 2020. UCCA holds a yearly Holiday Food Drive that involves all of the District 205 schools, the YMCA, the Elmhurst Public Library, the Elmhurst Park District and many companies and other organizations around Elmhurst. The food is gathered at the Elmhurst City Garage where it is sorted for distribution to over 300 families. Individuals and families from throughout DuPage County then come help to distribute the food. UCCA’s 3rd Annual Taste of the Town: FOOD FOR LIFE, held at Wilder Mansion on May 16, 2019, was another huge success! More than 200 guests enjoyed delicious food and beverage tastings from 17 Elmhurst businesses, chef demonstrations, and music from Clay Corso. Over $20,000 was raised to provide food for Elmhurst Community School District 205 children and their families experiencing difficult times. This year UCCA celebrated 40 years of providing food to Elmhurst families. As part of our celebration we presented the first Spirit of Volunteerism award to Mary Jo Corbett for her years of dedication to UCCA.  UCCA’s 2nd Annual Taste of the Town: FOOD FOR LIFE, held at Wilder Mansion on May 17, 2018, was another huge success! More than 250 guests enjoyed delicious food and beverage tastings from 17 Elmhurst businesses, chef demonstrations, and music from the Clay Corso Trio. Over $20,000 was raised to provide food for Elmhurst Community School District 205 children and their families experiencing difficult times.  |
