Opportunities From: Amcor

Volunteer: Warm Winter Clothing Drive

Help children prepare for the cold winter months. Many families need help with providing warm
winter clothes for their children. You can help by collecting coats, hats, scarves, boots, and socks.
Once complete, contact Angela.Ramirez@uwlakeco.org to schedule a drop-off at the United Way of
Lake County office in Gurnee, IL.

 

Organization: United Way of Lake County

Help children prepare for the cold winter months. Many families need help with providing warm
winter clothes for their children. You can help by collecting coats, hats, scarves, boots, and socks.
Once complete, contact Angela.Ramirez@uwlakeco.org to schedule a drop-off at the United Way of
Lake County office in Gurnee, IL.

 

Organization: United Way of Lake County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60031

Allow Groups: Yes


Volunteer: Power Packs

You can assemble nutritious Power Packs to keep children alert and healthy! In a quart-size plastic
bag, include snack items like apple or orange juice, granola bars, fruit cups, apple sauce and
crackers, and a note of encouragement. Please avoid snacks with nuts and peanut butter.
Completed kits can be dropped off at the United Way of Lake County, Monday through Thursday
between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Organization: United Way of Lake County

You can assemble nutritious Power Packs to keep children alert and healthy! In a quart-size plastic
bag, include snack items like apple or orange juice, granola bars, fruit cups, apple sauce and
crackers, and a note of encouragement. Please avoid snacks with nuts and peanut butter.
Completed kits can be dropped off at the United Way of Lake County, Monday through Thursday
between 9:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.

Organization: United Way of Lake County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60031

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: The Gift of Groceries

Food insecurity is a critical issue that many of our Lake County families face. You can help feed
those families by filling two or more paper grocery bags with non-perishable items. Please drop
off your donations at COOL Food Pantry at 800 W. Glen Flora Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085.
Please call ahead (847) 662-1230 to set a drop-off time.

Organization: United Way of Lake County

Food insecurity is a critical issue that many of our Lake County families face. You can help feed
those families by filling two or more paper grocery bags with non-perishable items. Please drop
off your donations at COOL Food Pantry at 800 W. Glen Flora Avenue, Waukegan, IL 60085.
Please call ahead (847) 662-1230 to set a drop-off time.

Organization: United Way of Lake County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60085

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Encouragement Bookmarks

These are made for kids who are working to grow their literacy skills. Kind words and knowing that
someone believes in them every time they open a book will be a great motivation! Gather your card
stock, markers, stickers, and other fun crafting items and write some words of encouragement with
some decorations. Please make at least five bookmarks with words and designs to encourage
young readers. The bookmarks can be mailed to United Way of Lake County at 330 S Greenleaf Street, Gurnee IL 60031.

Organization: United Way of Lake County

These are made for kids who are working to grow their literacy skills. Kind words and knowing that
someone believes in them every time they open a book will be a great motivation! Gather your card
stock, markers, stickers, and other fun crafting items and write some words of encouragement with
some decorations. Please make at least five bookmarks with words and designs to encourage
young readers. The bookmarks can be mailed to United Way of Lake County at 330 S Greenleaf Street, Gurnee IL 60031.

Organization: United Way of Lake County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60031

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: Wellness Kit Donations

Health and hygiene items are a high need year-round for many individuals across Lake County.
You can collect and pack the following items in kits: soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo,
and washcloths, packed in a clear Ziploc bag, string bag, or a large clear water bottle. Consider
adding a note of encouragement to each kit. To schedule a drop-off, contact
Angela.Ramirez@uwlakeco.org. 

Organization: United Way of Lake County

Health and hygiene items are a high need year-round for many individuals across Lake County.
You can collect and pack the following items in kits: soap, toothpaste, toothbrush, shampoo,
and washcloths, packed in a clear Ziploc bag, string bag, or a large clear water bottle. Consider
adding a note of encouragement to each kit. To schedule a drop-off, contact
Angela.Ramirez@uwlakeco.org. 

Organization: United Way of Lake County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60031

Allow Groups: No


Volunteer: New Mom Needs

United Way of Lake County's Better Together Program seeks items to assist new mothers.
The program aims to provide a safe place where children can develop the readiness and
physical and cognitive skills crucial to their education, as well as establish a community
where parents can learn to be their child's first teacher. Please help fill this critical need by
collecting items such as baby shampoo and wash, onesies, baby socks, baby bottles, baby
wipes, washcloths, and diapers. To set up a drop-off date and time, please get in touch with
Rosa.Herrera@uwlakeco.org.

Organization: United Way of Lake County

United Way of Lake County's Better Together Program seeks items to assist new mothers.
The program aims to provide a safe place where children can develop the readiness and
physical and cognitive skills crucial to their education, as well as establish a community
where parents can learn to be their child's first teacher. Please help fill this critical need by
collecting items such as baby shampoo and wash, onesies, baby socks, baby bottles, baby
wipes, washcloths, and diapers. To set up a drop-off date and time, please get in touch with
Rosa.Herrera@uwlakeco.org.

Organization: United Way of Lake County

Opportunity Type: Volunteer

Date: Is Ongoing

Zip Code: 60031

Allow Groups: No