Each year, the Old Town Community works together to give back to the community during the holiday season. The Old Town Merchants and Residents Association’s annual Holiday Charity Drive to support local Chicago Charities including Deborah’s Place, Chicago House, Lincoln Park Community Services, Mercy Home for Boys and Girls.
Items Needed by December 6:
PLEASE donate these items at the OTMRA Office ONLY!
Items Needed by December 16:
Food
- Canned Meals
- Canned tuna
- Canned fruit and vegetables
- Ground Coffee
- Boxed meals
Hygiene
- Hand sanitizer
- Razors
- Deodorant
- Hand and body lotion
- Chapstick
- pocket tissue
- Full sized tissues
Household items
- Paper plates
- Paper napkins
- Toilet paper
- Paper towels
- Laundry detergent
- Dish soap
- Dishwashing soap
- Hand soap
- Sponges
- Small gift cards to places like the Dollar Store, Aldi, Jewel, Target, or Walgreens.
Clothing
- Umbrellas
- NEW hats and gloves
- Outdoor wear
- Socks
- Sweaters
Locations to Donate
From November 26 through December 16, items can be dropped off at one of our participating Old Town businesses, including:
| Location |
Address |
| Art on Sedgwick |
1408 N Sedgwick |
| Cornerstone Children’s Learning Center |
1111 N Wells Street |
| Declan’s Irish Pub |
1240 N Wells |
| Dinotto’s |
1551 N Wells |
| Forastero Restaurant |
449 W North Ave |
| LG’s Bar |
1525 N Wells St |
| MADO Management |
1541 N Wells |
| Massage Envy |
1222 N Wells |
| Occhiali Eyeglasses |
1640 N Wells Street |
| Old Town Park |
1140 N Wells Street |
| OTMRA Office |
1543 N Wells |
| Sara Jane |
1343 N Wells St |
| Suite Home Chicago |
1250 N LaSalle |
| Zanies |
1548 N Wells |
We strongly encourage you to help those in need and donate items you and your family no longer use.
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