Crete, IL – A local elementary school is stepping up to support families impacted by recent severe storms across parts of Illinois and Indiana.
Coretta Scott King Magnet School in Crete is organizing a weeklong donation drive following Spring Break, encouraging students, families and community members to contribute essential supplies and messages of support for affected areas, including Kankakee, Aroma Park and Lake Village, Indiana.
According to Crete-Monee School District 201-U, donations will be accepted beginning Tuesday, April 7 through Monday, April 13 at the school. Officials say the collected items will be distributed to charities actively assisting storm-impacted communities.
The school is requesting a wide range of essential goods, including bottled water, sports drinks, trash bags, diapers, baby wipes, formula, and baby food. Additional items such as dry goods, paper towels, toilet paper, personal hygiene products, cleaning supplies and tarps are also needed. Monetary donations benefiting the American Red Cross will be accepted, with a collection jar available for those wishing to contribute.
In addition to physical donations, students are being encouraged to create handwritten cards and messages of encouragement. School leaders say these notes will be shared with both affected families and first responders working on recovery efforts.
District officials emphasized the importance of community involvement, noting that even small contributions can make a meaningful impact during disaster recovery. The initiative also aims to teach students the value of service and compassion during times of need.
Residents interested in contributing are encouraged to drop off items during school hours throughout the collection period.
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