Northbrook Woman's Club Foundation drive brings in cash, groceries for Northfield Township Food Pantry

The Northbrook Woman's Club Foundation braved the cold and hosted a food donation drive late last month to support the Northfield Township Food Pantry. Their efforts brought in $790 in cash donations and over 115 bags of groceries that were delivered to the pantry Monday morning.

The much-needed items included juice boxes, juice, beef-based soups, beef-based side dishes, dried beans, canned chicken and more.

"We are so grateful for these donations right now, specifically for the much-needed items," said Jill Brickman, Northfield Township Supervisor. "Need for pantry services continues to grow, so having organizations like the Northbrook Woman's Club support our efforts really makes a difference."

This year's event also took into consideration social distancing and COVID-19 restrictions. To make it a bit easier on donors, they offered a drive-through donation drop off. During the scheduled drop off times, donors only had to pop their trunk - they didn't even need to get out of their cars.

"I am so proud to be a part of this organization," said Miha Ugarcovici, a new NWC/F member in 2020. "We were so surprised at how many people supported our efforts and came out in this blistering cold. It shows that our community has a giving spirit, no matter what."

In addition to community and member support, about 15 bags came from The Northbrook Woman's Club/Foundation Junior Board. The Junior Board has about 50 female members ages 15-18.

The NWC/F has been in existence since 1955 and the Club, and later the Foundation, have raised and donated more than $1 million for college scholarships and countless grants to local service organizations.

For more information about the Northbrook Woman's Club/Foundation or to become a member, visit northbrookwomansclub.org.