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Will County, IL Food Drive: Donations Needed Through November 12
Plainfield, IL – Residents across Will County have until Thursday, Nov. 12, to help local families ahead of Thanksgiving as the Plainfield Police Department continues its second annual Stuff A Squad f
By Blake Harrison · 2026-11-06T09:52:52.472Z
Plainfield, IL – Residents across Will County have until Thursday, Nov. 12, to help local families ahead of Thanksgiving as the Plainfield Police Department continues its second annual Stuff A Squad food and supply drive.
According to the Plainfield Police Department, the community donation campaign began Monday, Nov. 2, and will continue through next Thursday, with all collected items benefiting the Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry.
The initiative encourages residents to contribute essential supplies that can help support households facing food insecurity during the holiday season.
Donations Accepted 24 Hours a Day Community members can drop off donations at the Plainfield Police Department, located at 14300 S. Coil Plus Drive in Plainfield .
Collection boxes are available inside the department's front lobby, which remains open 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
This allows residents to contribute at any time, including evenings and weekends.
Police are specifically requesting canned goods, nonperishable food items and paper products.
Supporting Families Before Thanksgiving The Stuff A Squad event returns for its second year as part of the department's community outreach efforts.
All donated items will be delivered to the Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry, which serves community members experiencing food insecurity.
The drive provides an opportunity for residents, neighborhood organizations and local businesses to participate in a community effort before Thanksgiving.
Final Collection Day Approaching With the donation deadline approaching Thursday, Nov. 12, residents interested in contributing are encouraged to deliver their items before the campaign concludes.
There is no designated collection hour because the police department's lobby remains accessible around the clock.
Residents can participate by donating eligible items directly at the police station.
The department's goal is to collect food and essential household supplies for the local pantry ahead of the holiday.