Food Drive

First wednesday food drive

Overview & Mission

The First Wednesday Food Drive is an initiative sponsored by the North Center Neighbors Association and the Compassion in Action (CIA) committee. Food is a fundamental human right, much like air and water. Yet hunger and food insecurity are widespread right now. Our community can help be part of the solution by donating to our friends at Common Pantry. They continue to provide food and social services to more people than ever.

Through our partnership with Common Pantry, we organize and provide convenient drop-off porches so that neighbors can easily donate to those in need each month (the first Wednesday). We've helped Common Pantry serve food and necessities to over 7,000 households.

Support the Compassion in Action's April FWFD!

Donations for NCNA's Compassion in Action (CIA) committee's April First Wednesday Food Drive (FWFD) will be accepted from Wednesday, April 2nd through Wednesday, April 9th. (Due to spring break, please note the change in donation dates.)

Along with the Item of the Month, the following items are also needed: sugar, flour, cooking and olive oil, ground coffee, cereal (whole grain, less sugar varieties), canned fruit, jar spaghetti sauce (low sodium) and dry pasta, whole grain crackers, soup, rice, easy prep meals (i.e., Hamburger Helper (low sodium or whole grain varieties, if possible), peanut butter, jelly/jam, cleaning supplies and laundry detergent, and sandwich-size zip-lock bags.

Personal care items are in high demand. Donations of full-size bottles of shampoo, shaving cream, soap, toothpaste, mouthwash, and toothbrushes, as well as deodorant, feminine hygiene products, diapers (in both baby and adult sizes), and toilet paper are always appreciated.

Common Pantry is very grateful for the monthly donations from the FWFD, which help fill their shelves with essential items for those in need. Together, we can make a meaningful difference in our community. ❤️

Donation Dates

January - January 1st through January 8th

February - January 29th through February 5th

March - February 26th through March 5th

April - April 2nd through April 9th *Dates changed due to spring break

May - April 30th through May 7th

June - May 28th through June 4th

July - June 25th through July 2nd

August - July 30th through August 6th

September - August 27th through September 3rd

October - September 24th through October 1st

November - October 29th through November 5th

December - November 26th through December 3rd

Donation Drop Off Porches

You may drop off your items on the front porch of one of the following addresses, and the CIA committee will arrange to bring the food to Common Pantry.

april PORches

Neighbor	Porch Location
C. Bregitzer	1928 W. Bradley
K. Catalanotte	2456 W. Pensacola
M. Furlong	2024 W. Bradley

B. Katubig	1929 W. Belle Plaine
S. Reed	2104 W. Bradley
B. Harman	4115 N. Maplewood
E. Friend	4127 N. Claremont
I. Cherry	2025 W. Pensacola