WAA Hosts 3rd Annual Food Drive to Support the Aurora Community

WAA Hosts 3rd Annual Food Drive to Support the Aurora Community

The holiday season is a time for giving, coming together, and supporting those around us. This year, Wheatland Athletic Association (WAA) is proud to partner with the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry for our 3rd Annual Food Drive!

As an organization rooted in our community, we believe in making a positive difference both on and off the field. Through this annual food drive, we're inviting our WAA families, athletes, coaches, and community members to come together to help provide essential food items to local individuals and families in need.

Every donation, big or small, makes a difference!

Help Us Reach Our Goal

Food Drive Dates: November 2-30, 2026

WAA will be collecting nonperishable food donations at both the WAA Sports Center and Baseball/Softball Training Center throughout the food drive.

We're also excited to announce that WAA will match up to $1,000 in donations! Your generosity will go even further in helping support local families this holiday season.

Most Needed Food Items

The Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry welcomes a variety of nonperishable food donations. Some of their most-needed items include:

Fruits & Vegetables

• Canned or dried fruit and vegetables
• Pasta sauces
• Jelly

Proteins

• Canned tuna, chicken, and other meats
• Dried or canned beans
• Nuts and peanut butter

Grains

• Rice and pasta
• Breakfast cereal
• Oatmeal

Ready-to-Make Meals

• Soups
• Pancake and baking mixes
• Macaroni and cheese
• Chili

Pantry Staples

• Cooking oil
• Condiments
• Spices and seasonings
• Broth

Where to Donate

Donations can be dropped off at either of our WAA facilities:

WAA Sports Center & Baseball/Softball Training Center
2323 Liberty Street
Aurora, IL 60502

Prefer to make a monetary donation? You can contribute online to help the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry provide essential resources to local families.

Click Here to Donate Online

When making your donation, please select "Wheatland Athletic Association" as the Food Drive Name so your contribution is counted toward our food drive!

Making a Difference Together

At WAA, we're proud to be part of a community that shows up for one another. Our annual food drive is one small way we can work together to make a meaningful impact for local families, especially during the holiday season.

Thank you to everyone who participates, donates, and helps spread the word. We appreciate your continued support and look forward to another successful year of giving!

To learn more about the Aurora Interfaith Food Pantry and its mission, visit aurorafoodpantry.org.