Holiday of Hope 2025
Nov
10
to Dec 31

Holiday of Hope 2025

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Help make the holidays brighter for local families in need through our Holiday of Hope campaign.

Each year, the Grafton Food Pantry brings our community together to spread kindness, comfort, and joy to neighbors facing difficult times. With your support, we can ensure that every family experiences the warmth and generosity of the season.

Holiday Without Hunger

With a $35 donation, you can provide a holiday dinner with all the trimmings for a family of eight. Your donation helps families share a warm meal together and reminds them that their community cares.

Accepting $35 donations for holiday meals now through December 31, 2025.

Adopt A Family

Through our Adopt A Family program, donors provide gifts to children and adults in need, helping make the holidays special for hundreds of families. Your generosity brings hope and happiness when it’s needed most.

  • Request deadline: Friday, December 12, 2025.

  • Gifts delivered to Pantry by December 19, 2025.

DOnate $35 Online
Adopt A Family Form
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Sew Hop'd Food Drive
Nov
7
to Dec 2

Sew Hop'd Food Drive

Please drop off donations at Sew Hop’d Brewery & Taproom in Huntley during business hour snow through December 2nd.

🧺 Every donation = 1 raffle ticket for a chance to win a Sew Hop’d gift basket!
🎟 Drawing will be held Dec 2nd.

Let’s do what this community does best — show up, give back, and spread a little kindness this season.

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Haircuts with Heart at SportsClips of Huntley
Oct
12
to Oct 18

Haircuts with Heart at SportsClips of Huntley

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FOR EVERY FULL PRICE MVP HAIRCUT EXPERIENCE SPORT CLIPS OF HUNTLEY WILL DONATE $3 TO THE GRAFTON FOOD PANTRY & THE PARKINSON’S FOUNDATION!

SUN: DONUTS FOR DADS

MON: 20% OFF RETAIL HEALTHCARE WORKERS

TUES: SNACK ATTACK

WED: 20% OFF RETAIL TEACHERS

THURS: WATER & SPORTS DRINKS

FRI: SWEET TREATS

SAT: MORNING COFFEE

Check in Online or Walk-ins Welcome

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HHS's National Honor Society & District 158's first annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive
Sep
28
to Oct 3

HHS's National Honor Society & District 158's first annual Stuff the Bus Food Drive

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Help stuff the bus with non-perishable food items and personal products for our community’s food pantry. All items should be new, unopened, and not expired.

Collections can be dropped off at Huntley High School from September 29 through October 3.

Items will also be collected at:

  • 9/28: Homecoming Parade

  • 9/28: Red Raider Stadium during the Powder Puff Game

  • 10/1: Red Raider Stadium during the Powder Puff Game

  • 10/3: Red Raider Stadium during the Football Game

All items collected will benefit local families through the Grafton Food Pantry.

Some of the most needed items include:

  • Soap

  • Shampoo & Conditioner

  • Toothpaste & Toothbrushes

  • Deodorant

  • Tampons & Feminine Hygiene Products

  • Dish Soap

  • Laundry Detergent

  • Household Cleaners

  • Canned Vegetables

  • Peanut Butter & Jelly 

  • Canned Chicken

  • Cooking Oil

  • Rice

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Sun City Huntley’s Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) Community-Wide Food Drive
Aug
12
9:00 AM09:00

Sun City Huntley’s Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) Community-Wide Food Drive

Sun City Huntley’s Neighborhood Advisory Council (NAC) is sponsoring a Community-Wide FOOD DRIVE  on Tuesday, August 12th.

Please drop off all donations at Fountain View Drive-Thru Circle between 9:00am and 2:00pm, including monetary donations*.  Greatest Needs include: cleaning supplies, paper goods, personal care items, non-perishable items. (No expired goods, please)

A box will also be available at Meadow View Lodge for monetary donations only: cash, checks, gift cards* starting at 7:00 am. 

* For every $1.00 donated, the Pantry has $8.00 buying power 

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Community Showcase presented by the Huntley Fire Protection District
Jul
11
10:00 AM10:00

Community Showcase presented by the Huntley Fire Protection District

Bring a nonperishable food donation or consider contributing household items, toiletries, or paper products.

Enjoy an up-close look at emergency vehicles, public works equipment, and more. It’s a great opportunity for families to meet local first responders and explore the big rigs that keep our communities safe and running.

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Dough'nation Drive - Flowing with Generosity
Oct
26
10:00 AM10:00

Dough'nation Drive - Flowing with Generosity

Blessed Little Kitchen and Black Diamond Plumbing are teaming up to celebrate their anniversaries in a BIG way by helping to STUFF A TRUCK for the Grafton Food Pantry!

When: Saturday, October 26th
Time: 10am - 2pm
Where: Blessed Little Kitchen Parking Lot

Bring your donations—both monetary and non-perishable goods—to help fill the Black Diamond truck! Every dollar counts, and Black Diamond will be matching monetary donations up to $2,025!

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Kids Stuff Resale Event in Crystal Lake
Aug
10
8:00 AM08:00

Kids Stuff Resale Event in Crystal Lake

Visit St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church on Saturday, August 10th to shop gently used children’s items including clothing, toys, baby equipment, maternity apparel, and more.

$1 admission at the door is donated directly to The Grafton Food Pantry.

Hosted by Moms of McHenry County. Follow them on Facebook for more details.

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Have a Voice in Hunger
May
19
1:00 PM13:00

Have a Voice in Hunger

On SUNDAY, MAY 19 (from 1-5pm) D158 choirs will host a fundraiser at the Huntley Culver's. Culver's will be donating a portion of their sales to the Grafton Food Pantry. Have A Voice In Hunger and watch local students perform every hour!

This event is weather permitting.

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Stamp Out Hunger - Donation Drive
May
11
8:00 AM08:00

Stamp Out Hunger - Donation Drive

RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO LEAVE BAGS OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND PAPER GOODS BY THEIR MAILBOX PRIOR TO MAIL DELIVERY.

*Please do not donate expired items and DO NOT place cash, gift cards or checks in bags. If you wish to donate in that manner, please mail or drop off directly to the Grafton Food Pantry.

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Stamp Out Hunger - Donation Drive
May
13
8:00 AM08:00

Stamp Out Hunger - Donation Drive

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RESIDENTS ARE ENCOURAGED TO LEAVE BAGS OF NON-PERISHABLE FOOD, PERSONAL CARE ITEMS AND PAPER GOODS BY THEIR MAILBOX PRIOR TO MAIL DELIVERY.

*For further information, email info@graftonfoodpantry.org or call 847-495-0922. Please do not donate expired items and DO NOT place cash, gift cards or checks in bags. If you wish to donate in that manner, please mail or drop off directly to the Grafton Food Pantry.

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Food Drive at Shepherd of the Prairie in Huntley
Feb
25
9:00 AM09:00

Food Drive at Shepherd of the Prairie in Huntley

Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, located at 10805 Main Street in Huntley will hold a food drive to benefit Grafton Food Pantry on Saturday, February 25, 2023, from 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Items needed include:

  • Paper Goods (toilet paper, tissues, paper towels)

  • Personal Care Items (shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, lotion, soap)

  • Cleaning Supplies (detergent, dish soap, toilet bowl cleaner, household cleaner)

  • Cooking Staples (pancake mix and syrup, condiments, sauces, rice, and baking supplies)

  • Gift/gas cards are very helpful in assisting Pantry clients.

  • Monetary donations are welcome and extend the reach to help others.

Visit www.sotp.org for more information about the food drive.

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New Year Food & Supply Drive at Sew Hop'd
Jan
2
to Jan 31

New Year Food & Supply Drive at Sew Hop'd

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Sew Hop’d in Huntley is starting off the new year by helping restock the Grafton Food Pantry!

They will be running a food and supply drive the entire month of January collecting items we’re in need of (listed below). Please drop your items off at their taproom during business hours. Thank You!

*Toilet paper, paper towels, tissues, napkins, shampoo, conditioner, razors, deodorant, lotion, feminine hygiene products (pads and Tampax), toothpaste, toothbrushes, mouthwash, detergent, dish soap, cleaning supplies (toilet bowl cleaner, glass cleaner, vinegar, etc.) coffee, oil, condiments.

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Food Drive - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church
May
1
9:00 AM09:00

Food Drive - Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church

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The Grafton Food Pantry is in great need of unexpired items, paper products, personal care items, and cleaning supplies.

Members of the church’s Confirmation class will provide assistance with the food collection.

Gift/gas cards are very helpful in assisting Grafton Food Pantry clients. Monetary donations are welcome and extend the reach to help others. With every $1.00 donation, the Grafton Food Pantry is able to purchase an equivalent of $8.00 for food to help those in need. Checks should be made payable to Grafton Food Pantry.


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Baskets & Buckets
May
1
to May 31

Baskets & Buckets

During the month of May, the Huntley Rotary and the Huntley Area Chamber of Commerce are collecting BASKETS of personal care items and BUCKETS of household cleaning supplies for the Grafton Food Pantry as a part of our Chamber Cares initiative.

Deliver items during the Month of May to Drendel's Corner - Mobil or the Huntley Area Chamber Office on the square.

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Feb
6
9:00 AM09:00

Food Drive at Shepherd of the Prairie

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Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church is pleased to continue their support for individuals and families in our own communities who are in need.

Requested items include:

  • Personal Care Items: shampoo, conditioner, lotion, toilet paper, toothpaste, mouthwash, lotion, and razors, and feminine hygiene products

  • Cleaning Supplies: all-purpose cleaners, glass cleaners, scrubbing sponges, microfiber cloths, paper towels, and toilet cleaners and brushes.

  • Gift Cards & Gas Cards are very helpful in assisting Grafton Food Pantry clients.

  • Monetary donations are welcome and extend the reach to help others. Checks should be made payable to Grafton Food Pantry. With every $1.00 donation, the Grafton Food Pantry is able to purchase an equivalent of $8.00 for food to help those in need.

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7th Annual Stuff the Bus at Pub 47
Dec
16
to Dec 30

7th Annual Stuff the Bus at Pub 47

Visit Pub 47 - Huntley on Thursday, December 16 for their 7th Annual Stuff the Bus donation drive and fundraiser for the Grafton Food Pantry. Bring along donations to stuff the bus and help us make the season brighter for those in your community who could use a helping hand.

We’re looking for the following items to stock our pantry shelves:

  • Personal Care Items

  • Gift Cards

  • CASH

  • Paper Goods (tissue, etc..)

  • Detergents & Soaps

  • Non-perishable Food (cannot accept expired items)

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Spooky Celebration Food Drive hosted by Royalty Gymnastics, Tumble & Dance
Oct
23
5:00 PM17:00

Spooky Celebration Food Drive hosted by Royalty Gymnastics, Tumble & Dance

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  • Canned Food Drive supporting the Grafton Food Pantry

  • Trunk of Treat (free to enter, set-up from 4-5pm) Best trunk wins!

  • Haunted Gym ($5 one time entry or $10 unlimited)

  • Food Truck

  • Games

  • Raffle Basket Auction

Reserve your spot by emailing office@royaltygtd.com or call 847-802-6123

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