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HSHS Home Care Illinois to hold “Cram the Car” food drive

Feb 20, 2023 | 2:59 PM

February 20, 2023 – In recognition of February being National Canned Food Month, HSHS Home Care Illinois is holding their annual “Cram the Car” food drive.

Community members are invited to “cram” a Home Care car by donating non-perishable items on Tuesday, Feb. 28 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. AvHome Care Illinois branded car will be parked on the HSHS St. Mary’s Hospital campus, by the colleague entrance/receiving area on the north side of the hospital accepting donations of items or monetary contributions.

Some non-perishable items that the food pantry could use are:

  • Boxed meals (Hamburger Helper, Rice-a-Roni)
  •  Pancake mix and syrup
  • Jelly
  • Canned fruit
  • Pasta sauce
  • Cereal
  • Granola
  • Low salt canned vegetables
  • Large boxes of oatmeal
    …as well as any other non-perishable items.

The drive will benefit the Catholic Charities food pantry.