TGS Gives Back: Holiday Food Drive
The Graduate School is pleased to host a food drive this holiday season. From Tuesday, November 27 to Friday, December 14, students, postdocs, faculty, and staff can donate non-perishable food items to benefit the Rogers Park drop-off locations of the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
If you are unable to participate in our traditional food drive, you can donate virtually through this link. (100% of the proceeds from our virtual food drive will be used to purchase food.)
TGS Gives Back Raffle
Show us how you give back this holiday season by posting a photo on your social media (Instagram, Twitter, or Facebook) and tag it with #TGSGivesBack. This can be a photo of you dropping off your canned goods or taking part in any other charitable giving opportunity. As a way to say thanks, members of our community who participate will be entered into a raffle for a Northwestern throw blanket.
Donation Drop-Off Locations
Non-perishable food items may be dropped off at the following locations from November 27 to December 14:
Chicago Campus:- TGS Abbott Hall 3rd Floor Lobby (720 N. Lake Shore Drive)
- TGS Commons (Inside the Room) (2122 Sheridan Road)
- TGS Main Office (633 Clark St. Rebecca Crown Center, North Tower)
Donation Requirements
There is no minimum requirement for donations. All donations must be:
- Non-perishable
- In the original container with the original product label
- Within the “Use by” or “Best if used by” date
- Free of damage, stains or moisture
- Standard retail food products (we cannot accept homemade food)
Suggested Food Items
The items most needed by the Greater Chicago Food Depository food pantries, soup kitchens, and shelters are:
- Canned Beans
- Canned Fruit
- Canned Vegetables
- Canned Chili
- Peanut Butter
- Canned Soup
- Canned Stew
- Canned Fish
Thank you for taking part in this season of giving! If you have any questions, please email tgs@northwestern.edu.