DuPage Co. briefs

Edward donates to pantry:

Edward Hospital recently donated roughly 4,400 pounds of food and toiletry items to the Naperville Loaves and Fishes food pantry in Naperville. The items were collected during Edward's "Food and Essentials" drive in conjunction with the hospital's annual Turkey Toss, in which employees were given a turkey at a drive-through location on the Edward campus and off-site locations the week before Thanksgiving. In all, about 400 employees made donations.

West Chicago newsletter:

The West Chicago Police Department launched a new e-mail system for residents and workers. Police News is an e-mail distribution that will allow the department to send e-mails regarding incidents within the city and nearby communities, police department events, safety tips and more. Anyone who resides or works in West Chicago can sign up for the program. To subscribe, e-mail policenews@westchicago.org from the e-mail address you would like to register. You will automatically be added to the list. For details, call (630) 293-2222.

Kids Giving Tree in Roselle:

American Legion Auxiliary Unit 1084 of Roselle is accepting donations through Saturday, Dec. 6, for its annual Kids Giving Tree. The auxiliary receives wishes from local churches, schools and the Bloomingdale Food Pantry from needy children and families. A Wish Ornament can be picked up from the Giving Tree at Post 1084, 344 E. Maple Ave., Roselle. Return the wrapped packages along with the Wish Ornament to the post by Dec. 6 to ensure delivery in time for the holidays. Individual donations of $25 are also accepted and auxiliary members will fill the wishes of unclaimed ornaments to ensure no child is forgotten.

Holiday baskets wanted:

Woodridge Community Pantry needs people to provide holiday baskets for the needy. Dinner baskets should include turkey or ham and all the trimmings for a holiday meal. Donors also are encouraged to provide a few extras to carry the family beyond the holiday. Gift baskets should include at least two gifts for each family member who is younger than 18 or older than 65. Donors will be given names, ages, sizes and gift suggestions. Baskets should be dropped off between 8 and 9 a.m. Dec. 20 at the St. Scholastic School gym, 7800 Janes Ave., Woodridge. For details, call (630) 512-9921.