Women in Business "Care for Down There" Drive

Published on April 30, 2024
Care Down There drive

For the second year in a row, the Oak Park Chamber of Commerce's Women in Business group is hosting an amazing drive in support of Beyond Hunger. Last year, the drive brought in 581 pounds of much-needed items for our pantry.

Through May 10th, they will be collecting menstrual products, adult products, and diapers at the sites listed below. These items are not easy to come by at our food pantry, despite a consistent need for them in the communities that visit us. These items are not only wanted, but needed for a dignified individual and family life. Women in Business is accepting the following items:

  • Diapers - all sizes
  • Pads - all sizes
  • Tampons
  • Wipes

 Join Women in Business in-person at Beyond Hunger on May 10th:

  • Bring your donation of menstrual products, diapers, adult incontinence pads, wipes, or toilet paper.
  • Grab a coffee and something yummy to eat -- courtesy of Beyond Hunger.

If you are joining in-person, register here.

Community Drop Box Locations

Can't make the meeting but still want to donate? Want to spread the word to the community?

There are Donation Box Locations at some of our favorite local spots:

  • B-Health 1010 Lake St., Ste. 400, c/o Sam Yousif (Oak Park)
  • Blackout Baking Company 210 S Marion St. (Oak Park)
  • Byline Bank 1001 Lake St (Oak Park)
  • Civinte Candle Bar 807 S Oak Park Ave (Oak Park)
  • First United Methodist Church of Oak Park 324 N Oak Park Ave (Oak Park)
  • Jamilla Yipp Photography 136 Harrison St (Oak Park)
  • Mosaic Counseling & Wellness 215 Harrison St (Oak Park)
  • Riveredge Hospital 8311 W Roosevelt Rd (Forest Park)
  • The Sheridan at River Forest 800 N Harlem (Forest Park)
  • Yonan Carpet One 7040 W North Ave (Chicago)
Care for Down There