Through the generosity of Box Packaging Partners employees, the company collected more than 4,900 shelf-stable food items, personal care and hygiene products, and household cleaning supplies for the Pantry. The donations filled six pallets and will help stock the Pantry’s shelves with many of the everyday essentials our families rely on.

Donations like these make a significant difference for the families we serve. In addition to food, personal care products and household cleaning supplies are especially valuable because they can be expensive for families to purchase and are not always covered by other forms of assistance.

We are incredibly grateful to Box Packaging Partners for choosing to support the D300 Food Pantry and for the time, effort, and generosity that went into organizing such a successful drive.

Thank you to everyone at Box Packaging Partners who donated and helped make this contribution possible. Your support will directly benefit families throughout the District 300 community.

​D300 Food Pantry will be hosting a Back-to-School event. At this event our registered families can gather backpacks and school supplies and check out a few more surprises and fun activities. Your donation will help us make sure we can help more than 450 kids have the supplies they need to get their school year off to a great start and fulfill our mission.

How can you help? Please note the deadline to donate is July 17th.

1. Organize a Drive to Collect Items: are you a business or group that can organize a drive to collect the items on our list? Contact us with questions or to arrange pick up with Nikki Kuhlman.

2. Donate Items as an Individual: start buying items off our Back-to-School Ideas List (below), and drop them off at the pantry in the red bin any time, or through July 17th on Tuesdays from 8am to 9:30am or 6pm to 7:30pm and Wednesdays 11am to 1pm.

3. Donate Money: can’t shop but want to help? You can DONATE so that we can purchase some great school supplies.

4. Become an Event Sponsor: are you part of an organization or a company that wants to give back the community? We’re looking for sponsors to help us make the event even better. We’d like to have a face painter and a balloon animal artist, as well as an ice cream stand or Kona Ice truck, and a hot dog stand. Contact Julie Pirtle for more information and to find out how you can get involved.

5. Shop Our Wish Lists: items are shipped to our Facility Manager’s home:

• Amazon: you can shop our Amazon Wishlist
• Walmart: you can shop our Walmart Wishlist

6. Volunteer: sign up on Sign-up Genius for one or more of the following shifts on July 25th:
– Setup: 9:30am to noon
– Event: Noon to 3pm
– Cleanup: 2:30pm to 4pm

We also have three donation collection events that we can use help with on June 27th, July 11th and July 12th. Sign up on Bloomerang.

7. Share with Your Friends: help us get the word out by sharing this page with all your friends.

BACK-TO-SCHOOL IDEAS LIST:

• Lunch Boxes
• Reusable Water Bottles (12, 16 or 18 oz)
• Tissues
• Paper Towel
• Wipes (Clorox/Baby)
• Zip Lock Bags (All Sizes)
• Pens: Red, Black and Blue
• Pink Erasers
• Colored Pencils
• Pencil Sharpeners
• Mechanical Pencils
• College-Ruled Spiral Notebooks
• Wide-ruled Spiral Notebooks
• Thin and Thick Markers
• Glue Sticks and Liquid School Glue (4oz bottles)
• Post-it Notes (square)
• 1- to 2-inch 3-Ring Binders
• Blunt-Tip Scissors
• Highlighters
• Filler Paper: Wide & College Ruled
• Rulers
• Backpacks: 15″ and 17″

January 6, 2026
D300 FOOD PANTRY HOSTS FIRST CNOY WALK TO SUPPORT VULNERABLE NEIGHBORS

Carpentersville, IL January 6, 2026 – For the first time, D300 Food Pantry is hosting a Coldest Night of the Year (CNOY) fundraising walk on Saturday, February 28, 2026. This family-friendly winter event invites people across Carpentersville to walk together and raise funds for those experiencing hunger, hurt, and homelessness.

CNOY is a nationwide movement held in more than 300 cities and towns across North America. On one night, tens of thousands of walkers will brave the cold together, raising millions for local charities who provide food, shelter, and support.

The D300 Food Pantry walk begins and ends at Parkview Elementary School. Participants will choose a 2 km or 5 km route, warm up at rest stops with hot drinks, and celebrate at the finish line. Fundraisers who raise $150 (adults) or $75 (youth) will earn the iconic CNOY toque/winter hat.

“We’re excited to launch our very first Coldest Night event,” said Michele Clark, Director of Development. “Every step our walkers take will help D300 Food Pantry support vulnerable neighbors here in Cityville. We can’t wait to see our community come together for this cause – it’s cold out there!”

Registration is open now at www.cnoy.com/carpentersville

Media Contact: Michele Clark, Director of Development

D300 Food Pantry, www.d300foodpantry.org

Gift ideas below – please no weapons. Gifts must be new and unwrapped.

Gifts for Kids

• Building Sets
• Dolls
• Baby Toys
• Action Figure Sets
• Little People Sets
• Sports Equipment like Basketballs, etc
• Walkie Talkies
• Karaoke Machines
• Drones
• Remote Cars
• Skateboards
• Razor Scooters
• Activity Kits
• Inventory Boxes

We especially need gifts for our teens ages 13 and up:

• Gaming Keyboards
• Gaming Mice
• Bluetooth Headphones
• Bluetooth Earbuds
• Electric Shavers
• Curling Irons
• Straightening Irons
• Blow Dryers
• Gel Nail Kits
• Make-up Kits
• Watches

Infant Stocking Stuffer Ideas (we stuff stocking for our littlest neighbors ages 0 to 24 months, while the rest of our stocking stuffers come from Sandy’s Stockings):

• Baby Lotion
• Baby Wash
• Baby Wipes
• Bubble Bath
• Bath Toys
• Hair Brush/Combs
• Board Books
• Cereal Puffs
• Fruit Pouches
• Sippy Cups
• Eating Utensils
• Teething Toys

​D300 Food Pantry will be hosting a Back-to-School event. At this event our registered families can gather backpacks and school supplies and check out a few more surprises and fun activities. Your donation will help us make sure we can help more than 420 kids have the supplies they need to get their school year off to a great start and fulfill our mission.

How can you help? Please note the deadline to donate is July 23rd.

1. Organize a Drive to Collect Items: are you a business or group that can organize a drive to collect the items on our list? Contact us with questions or to arrange pick up with Nikki Kuhlman.

2. Donate Items as an Individual: start buying items off our Back-to-School Ideas List, and drop them off at the pantry in the red bin any time, or starting July 9th through July 23rd on Tuesdays from 8am to 9:30am or 6pm to 7:30pm and Wednesdays 11am to 1pm.

3. Donate Money: can’t shop but want to help? You can DONATE so that we can purchase some great school supplies.

4. Become an Event Sponsor: are you part of an organization or a company that wants to give back the community? We’re looking for sponsors to help us make the event even better. Contact Stanze Smith for more information and to find out how you can get involved.

5. Shop Our Wish Lists: items are shipped to our Facility Manager’s home:

• Amazon: you can shop our Amazon Wishlist
• Walmart: you can shop our Walmart Wishlist

6. Share with Your Friends: help us get the word out by sharing this page with all your friends.

7. Volunteer: you can email Michele Johnstone to sign up for one or more of the following shifts on August 2nd:
– Setup: 9am to noon
– Event: Noon to 3pm
– Cleanup: 2:30pm to 4pm

BACK-TO-SCHOOL IDEAS LIST:

• Most needed: Lunch Boxes
• Reusable Water Bottles (12, 16 or 18 oz)
• Tissues
• Paper Towel
• Wipes (Clorox/Baby)
• Zip Lock Bags (All Sizes)
• Pens: Black and Blue
• #2 Pencils
• Pink Erasers
• Colored Pencils
• Pencil Sharpeners
• Mechanical Pencils
• Texas Instruments Scientific Calculators (TI 30XIIS)
• College-Ruled Spiral Notebooks
• Thin and Thick Markers
• Glue Sticks
• Post-it Notes (square)
• 1- to 2-inch 3-Ring Binders
• Blunt-Tip Scissors
• Highlighters
• Over-the-Ear Headphones (wired)
• Filler Paper: Wide & College Ruled
• Rulers

$5,000: Pantry Trailblazers – Payment Link

• 1 foursome golf package, including After Party
• 1 foursome golf package at Randall Oaks Golf Club to be used during the 2025 golf season
• Dedicated hole sponsorship, including ability to market at designated hole during outing
• Top billing on signage at the outing as well as recognition of sponsorship prior to golfers being dispersed for shotgun
• Recognition on digital signage at entrance of golf course
• Recognition on GPS screens on each golf cart during event
• Company recognition/website link on D300 Food Pantry website and social media platforms
• Special recognition at After Party including Company Name and QR code on placards placed on each table
• Special Acknowledgement on Annual Giving Letter sent to all Food Pantry donors
• Ability to include company logo items in each golfers “Goody Bag” 

$2,500: Pantry Pacesetters – Payment Link

• 1 foursome golf package, including After Party
• Dedicated hole sponsorship, including ability to market at designated hole during outing
• Prominent recognition on signage at the outing
• Recognition on digital signage at entrance of golf course
• Recognition on GPS screens on each golf cart during event
• Company recognition/website link on D300 Food Pantry website and social media platforms
• Special recognition at After Party including Company Name and QR code on placards placed on each table
• Special Acknowledgement on Annual Giving Letter sent to all Food Pantry donors
• Ability to include company logo items in each golfers “Goody Bag” 

$1,000: Pantry Partners – Payment Link

• Dedicated hole sponsorship, including ability to market at designated hole during outing
• Recognition on signage at the outing
• Recognition on GPS screens on each golf cart during event
• Company recognition/website link on D300 Food Pantry website and social media platforms
• Special recognition at After Party
• Special Acknowledgement on Annual Giving Letter sent to all Food Pantry donors
• Ability to include company logo items in each golfers “Goody Bag”

$500: Beverage Cart Sponsor – not available

• Signage on Beverage Cart
• Ability to include company logo items in each golfers “Goody Bag”

$400: Hole Sponsorship – Payment Link

• Dedicated hole sponsorship, including ability to market on Driving Range, Putting Green or designated hole during outing
• Recognition on GPS screens on each golf cart during event
• Ability to include company logo items in each golfers “Goody Bag”

$150: Hunger Heroes – Payment Link

• Personalized signage placed on a Tee Box during event

To sign up to be a sponsor or to learn more, email KentS@d300foodpantry.org.

We are excited to announce our THIRD ANNUAL “DRIVE TO BEAT HUNGER” GOLF OUTING! June 4th at Randall Oaks Golf course with a shotgun start at 10:30am.

Golfers can sign up NOW! Registration & payment is online here to be a golfer. You’ll get driving range access, 18 holes of golf with a cart, box lunch and after party. Tickets are $125.

If you don’t want to golf, but would like to come to the amazing after party, with cash bar, heavy apps, raffle prizes, 50/50 raffle and more, you can join us for $30. Tickets are available here.

There are multiple sponsorship opportunities available. Learn more here.

​D300 Food Pantry will be hosting a Back-to-School event. At this event our registered families can gather backpacks and school supplies and check out a few more surprises and fun activities. Your donation will help us make sure we can help more than 400 kids have the supplies they need to get their school year off to a great start and fulfill our mission.

How can you help? Please note the deadline to donate is July 22nd.

1. Organize a Drive to Collect Items: are you a business or group that can organize a drive to collect the items on our list? Contact our Pantry Manager with questions or to arrange pick up at jdelp@d300foodpantry.org

2. Donate Items as an Individual: start buying items off our Back-to-School Ideas List, and drop them off at the pantry in the red bin any time, or starting July 9th through July 23rd on Tuesdays from 8am to 9:30am or 6pm to 7:30pm and Wednesdays 11am to 1pm.

3. Donate Money: can’t shop but want to help? You can DONATE so that we can purchase some great school supplies.

4. Shop Our Amazon List: you can shop our Back-to-School Wishlist and items will be shipped to our pantry manager Jenn Delp.

5. Share with Your Friends: help us get the word out by sharing this page with all your friends.

6. Volunteer: you can sign up here on Bloomerang

BACK-TO-SCHOOL IDEAS LIST:

• Most needed: Lunch Boxes
• Most needed: Reusable Water Bottles
• Tissues
• Paper Towel
• Wipes (Clorox/Baby)
• Zip Lock Bags (All Sizes)
• Pens: Black and Blue
• #2 Pencils
• Pink Erasers
• Colored Pencils
• Pencil Sharpeners
• Mechanical Pencils
• Texas Instruments Scientific Calculators (TI 30XIIS)
• College-Ruled Spiral Notebooks
• Thin and Thick Markers
• Glue Sticks
• Post-it Notes (square)
• 2- to 4-inch 3-Ring Binders
• Blunt-Tip Scissors
• Highlighters
• Over-the-Ear Headphones (wired)
• Filler Paper: Wide & College Ruled
• Rulers

$5,000: Pantry Trailblazers

• 2 foursome golf packages, including After Party
• Dedicated hole sponsorship, including ability to market at designated hole during outing
• Top billing on signage at the outing
• Recognition on digital signage at entrance of golf course
• Recognition on GPS screens on each golf cart during event
• Company recognition/website link on D300 Food Pantry website and social media platforms
• Special recognition at After Party
• Special Acknowledgement on Annual Giving Letter sent to all Food Pantry donors
• Ability to include company logo items in each golfers “Goody Bag” 

$2,500: Pantry Pacesetters

• 1 foursome golf package, including After Party
• Dedicated hole sponsorship, including ability to market at designated hole during outing
• Prominent recognition on signage at the outing
• Recognition on digital signage at entrance of golf course
• Recognition on GPS screens on each golf cart during event
• Company recognition/website link on D300 Food Pantry website and social media platforms
• Special recognition at After Party
• Special Acknowledgement on Annual Giving Letter sent to all Food Pantry donors
• Ability to include company logo items in each golfers “Goody Bag” 

$1,000: Pantry Partners

• Dedicated hole sponsorship, including ability to market at designated hole during outing
• Recognition on signage at the outing
• Recognition on GPS screens on each golf cart during event
• Company recognition/website link on D300 Food Pantry website and social media platforms
• Special recognition at After Party
• Special Acknowledgement on Annual Giving Letter sent to all Food Pantry donors
• Ability to include company logo items in each golfers “Goody Bag”

$500: Beverage Cart Sponsor

• Signage on Beverage Cart
• Ability to include company logo items in each golfers “Goody Bag”

$400: Hole Sponsorship

• Dedicated hole sponsorship, including ability to market on Driving Range, Putting Green or designated hole during outing
• Recognition on GPS screens on each golf cart during event

• Ability to include company logo items in each golfers “Goody Bag”

$150: Hunger Heroes

• Personalized signage placed on a Tee Box during event

To sign up to be a sponsor or to learn more, email KentS@d300foodpantry.org.