FOOD DRIVE
THE 2026 WHEATON LIONS FOOD DRIVE WAS A HUGE SUCCESS
The Wheaton Lions Club invited neighbors from Wheaton, Carol Stream, Warrenville, and Winfield to join in the fight against local hunger. Partnering with Jewel Food Stores in Danada and North Main, the Lions collected non-perishable food on September 25, 26 & 27 at the Danada Jewel and October 9, 10 & 11 at the North Jewel.
All donations benefited the People’s Resource Center (PRC) food pantry. To better support PRC, the Lions Club staggered this year’s Food Drive over two weekends, allowing time for distribution before the second round of donations arrived.
This initiative is part of the Wheaton Lions’ “Focus on Hunger” campaign, one of six Lions’ “Pillars of Service” dedicated to serving local communities.
Since 1975, PRC has been a vital resource in addressing hunger and poverty in DuPage County. In 2023 alone, PRC distributed more than 53,000 shopping carts full of food to local families. Still, food insecurity remains a pressing challenge for many in our community.
The 2026 Food Drive collected 9,696 pounds of food and more than $1,300 over the six days!
Some interesting 2026 Food Drive highlights:
Danada Jewel
5,375 lbs.
22 hours
11 shifts
254 lbs. per hour
44 volunteers needed (4/shift)
32 volunteers for the event (actual) = 73%
175 lbs. per volunteer
509 lbs. per shift
$25 per volunteer
North Main Jewel
4,321 lbs.
16 hours
8 shifts
270 lbs. per hour
32 volunteers needed (4 / shift)
22 volunteers for the event (actual) = 69%
196 lbs per volunteer
540 lbs. per shift
27 per volunteer
Thank You!
To all who donated their time and treasure to help end hunger in our communities!
To the Wheaton Lions 2026 Food Drive Committee for your hard work and dedication to our mission!
To Jewel Food Stores at Danada Square and North Main Street and the wonderful communities of Wheaton, Carol Stream, Warrenville, and Winfield for joining with us to reduce hunger insecurity in our communities.
Below are a few photos from the 2026 Food Drive.
