To support local families in need, state Rep. Barbara Hernandez, D-Aurora, is collecting menstrual hygiene products and diapers to benefit the Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry’s Women’s Empowerment Pantry through Dec. 10.
“Accessibility issues with menstrual hygiene products or diapers can cause many long-term, negative consequences for low-income families,” said Hernandez in a press release. “There are countless, complex issues facing families today, but being able to afford necessary supplies for your own health or your child’s health should not be one of them.”
Hernandez is asking for donations of open or unopened packages of diapers in all sizes, baby wipes, baby food, formula, diaper bags, pads, tampons and panty liners. For a contactless option, individuals can donate online via an Amazon Registry by going to bit.ly/womenspantry.
Items can also be dropped of at Hernandez’s district office at 540 W. Galena Blvd. in Aurora, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Thursday; Tredwell Coffee, 14 W. Downer Place, Suite 18, in Aurora, from 7 a.m. to 3 p.m. daily; and Endiro Coffee, 29 W. New York St., from 7 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday.
For more information, contact Hernandez’s full-time constituent service office by calling 630-270-1848 or emailing RepBarbaraHernandez@gmail.com.
Yorkville Sons of American Legion set breakfast fundraiser
The Yorkville Sons of The American Legion will hold its monthly breakfast fundraiser from 7:30 to 10:30 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 12, at the Yorkville American Legion, 9054 E. Veterans Parkway.
The plated buffet will include pancakes, biscuits and gravy, scrambled eggs, potatoes, bacon, sausage, omelets, tomato juice, orange juice, milk and coffee. The cost is $9 for adults, $8 for those 55 years old and older, $7 for those 13 to 20 years old and $4 for those 6 to 12 years old.
The event is open to the public. For more information, call 630-553-7117.
Oswego Senior Center plans Christmas Bingo
Oswego Senior Center will host Christmas Bingo at Church of the Brethren, 155 Boulder Hill Pass in Montgomery, from 1 to 2 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 21.
Seniors can join for in-person bingo or join virtually through Zoom. Game prizes, raffles and snacks will be sponsored by Alden of Waterford, officials said.
Advance registration is required by Dec. 20. To reserve a spot or a bingo kit to play at home, call 630-554-5602.
