Culver's of Carol Stream holiday toy drive to benefit People's Resource Center in Wheaton

According to Feeding America, 1 in 8 Americans struggles with hunger, leaving millions of people, including families living right here in the western suburbs, to seek assistance from their local food pantry. And while food has become an unaffordable luxury to many throughout our community, so too are toys during the upcoming holidays.

This season, Culver's of Carol Stream has earmarked children of the People's Resource Center in Wheaton's clientele as recipients of its annual holiday toy drive.

Throughout the Chicago area, more than 30 Culver's restaurant locations will be hosting toy drives for local food pantries, hospitals, and organizations that support children in need.

"As Americans, we call our network of food pantries and soup kitchens the last line of defense against hunger," said Culver's of Carol Stream owner Amy Adams.

"Thankfully, the People's Resource Center is here to support our community and Culver's is proud to collect donations that will be delivered locally. It's special to know the toys will be given to children from our community who are going through a tough time right now."

To donate, visit Culver's of Carol Stream at 290 Schmale Road.