EXTENDED THROUGH JUNE 24. Midwest Veterans Closet is a not‑for-profit organization located in North Chicago, just north of the Captain James A. Lovell Federal Health Care Center. It operates as a super spreader of food, goods, and dignity for our military heroes, many of whom are experiencing or are at risk of homelessness.

Midwest Veterans Closet also provides for active‑duty service members, many of whom are newly stationed at Naval Station Great Lakes, the only Naval Recruit Training Center in the country.

June 13–24, Lake Forest Library is collecting food, durable goods, cat and dog food, and gift cards to be donated to Midwest Veterans Closet. We hope you will join us in giving back to those who have helped provide for our freedoms.

• Food
  • Coffee
  • Meals-in-a-can / Meals-in-a-box
  • Canned fruits / Canned fish / Canned meat
  • Nut butter / Jelly
  • Cold cereals / Hot cereals
  • 100% fruit juices
  • Mayonnaise / Ketchup / Mustard
  • Cheese
  • Cookies
  • Grains / Pasta / Beans
  • Bottle water
• Durable goods
  • Paper towels
  • Sandwich and storage bags
  • Cleaning supplies
  • Laundry detergent
  • Bleach
  • Lotion
  • Chapstick / Lip balm
  • Wet wipes
  • Hand sanitizer
• Cat and dog food
• Financial donations and gift cards

If you would like to donate directly to Midwest Veterans Closet, they accept financial donations, clothing, household items, small kitchen appliances, furniture, employment and housing leads, and food. A donate button, donation times, and a full list of accepted items are available at midwestveteranscloset.org

All donated goods are made available for free to current and past military service members and their families.

Veteran shopping hours and location

Monday, Wednesday, Friday
11:00 am–3:00 pm

2323 Green Bay Road
North Chicago IL 60064