Well Child Center provides critical health and social services for under-resourced families and has administered the federal government’s Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) program in northern Kane County, Well Child Center’s pediatric dental clinic, and Food for Families,­ supporting the most vulnerable children and families in the area, through a joint venture with Food for Greater Elgin.

We are always accepting donations* of shelf stable food and personal hygiene items.

Here is a list of things that are most needed:

Shelf stable food items:

Baby Food

Baking Mixes

Canned/dry Beans

Canned Chicken or Tuna

Canned Fruit

Canned Vegetables

Cereal

Cooking Oil

Flour

Fruit Cups

Oatmeal

Pasta Dinners

Pasta (different types)

Pedi-sure (children’s protein drink)

Spices and Seasonings

Sugar

Other non-food items: 

Baby Shampoo

Baby Wash

Baby Wipes

Diapers (newborn to size 6)

Men’s/Women’s Shampoo

Men’s/Women’s Conditioner

Paper Towels

Toilet Paper

Toiletries

Toothbrushes (all sizes)

Toothpaste (child and adult)

Razors

Women’s Hygiene

*Donations can be dropped off Monday – Friday 9:00 am – 3:00 pm at Well Child Center (unless otherwise arranged by contacting the Well Child Center Pantry Coordinator at mnickels@wellchildcenter.org).

Food for Families

c/o Well Child Center

620 Wing Street

Elgin, IL 60123

www.wellchildcenter.org