Help ensure every Evanston family can celebrate this holiday season. From Friday, November 1 to Monday, December 9, we're collecting new, unwrapped toys in addition to staple food items for holiday meals, including stuffing, green beans, yams, mac and cheese, corn, and cornbread mix. We're also collecting new and gently used children's books. We are also accepting check and credit card donations through the Evanston Parks Foundation. 

Item drop off locations:

• Autobarn, 1015 Chicago Ave.
• Booked, 506 Main St.
• Chandler-Newberger Center, 1028 Central St.
• Civic Center, 2100 Ridge Ave.
• Evanston History Center, 225 Greenwood St.  
• Evanston Police Station, 1454 Elmwood Ave.
• Evanston Public Library, 1703 Orrington Ave.
• Fire Headquarters, 909 Lake St. 
• Fire Station 3, 1105 Central St.
• Fire Station 5, 2830 Central St.
• First Northern Credit Union, 1705 Sherman Ave.
• Fleetwood-Jourdain Center, 1655 Foster St.
• Levy Senior Center, 300 Dodge Ave.
• Noyes Cultural Arts Center, 927 Noyes St.
• Robert Crown Center, 1801 Main St.
• South End Community Center, 430 Asbury Ave.
• The Merion, 1611 Chicago Ave.

Register to Receive Food and Toys

Families who wish to participate in the Mayor's Holiday Food, Book & Toy Drive to receive toys and/or food items must register by calling 847-448-4311 (or dial 311 in Evanston) between Tuesday, November 12 and Friday, December 6.