Collection for EZRA Multi-Service Center

Locations:
Anita M. Stone Community Center
Bernard Horwich JCC
Bernard Weinger JCC
Florence G. Heller JCC
Jacob Duman JCC at Woodland Commons
JCC at Beth Shalom
JCC Chicago Central Office
Hyde Park JCC
Mayer Kaplan JCC
“Z” Frank Apachi JCC

CHILDREN

• New or gently used books (great need for ages preschool - teens)
• New or gently used legos, building toys, board games (approx ages 3-11. The toys will benefit JCC)

HYGIENE

• Kleenex, Diapers
• Toothpaste, Deodorant, lotion, Shaving cream & razors
• Feminine hygiene products (tampons in particular)
• Household cleaning supplies

CLOTHING

• Socks for men, women, children (new or gently used)
• Underclothing (new/never worn underwear &/or bras)
• Long underwear (new or gently used)
• Winter wear:  gloves (especially men’s), mittens, hats, scarves, coats (new or gently used)

 
FOOD

• ANY “flip top” items or “Ready to Eat” for people who do not have kitchens or can openers.
• Canned Items:
• Vegetables - all varieties; Fruit - all varieties; Soups: Canned or Ramen; Beef or Chicken Stew; Chili
• Pasta Sauce - jarred OK too
• Tuna or Salmon – Also in easy to open pouches
• Any healthy canned pastas or meals
• Fruit juice, hot cocoa
  
• Nutritious snacks, i.e. Granola Bars, Cereal Bars, Nuts
• Instant Potatoes, Pasta, Mac & Cheese, Rice, Cereal (hot or cold)
• Individual packaged snack packs – crackers, pretzels, peanut butter & crackers
• Microwavable foods
• Coffee and powdered creamer

CONDIMENTS

• Peanut Butter, Jelly, Mayonnaise - Light would be best

“Healthy" items, such as Low Sodium or Low Fat preferred.  Kosher food welcomed, but not required.  Please NO expired food products.

Your participation in the J:Drive is important
to the community and very much appreciated!