Delta Aquatics Food Drive Returns — November 5–12

Jessica Bogie

Delta Aquatics Food Drive 2025
Help us make a splash for the Kendall County Community Food Pantry!

We’re bringing back a Delta tradition! From 2007–2011, our team collected thousands of food items to help local families in need, and we’re excited to revive that spirit of giving this season.

 

Food insecurity continues to affect families in our community. Your donations can make a real difference for neighbors who might otherwise go without a meal. Even one can, one box, or one bag of food can help fill a table this winter.
 

💙 Why We’re Doing This
Hunger and poverty continue to impact families in Kendall, Kane, Will and DuPage Counties. Local food pantries are already experiencing low supplies heading into the holiday season, and that’s where we come in. Helping our community is a way to live out the Delta values of teamwork, empathy, and service.
 

📍 Where the Food Will Go
All items collected will be donated to the Kendall County Community Food Pantry, a local not-for-profit organization that supports families throughout our area.
 

📅 When & How to Donate

Wednesday, November 5 – Wednesday, November 12
Any non-perishable food donations are accepted. Do not donate expired food or rusty cans and please, no glass! Consider donating your favorite foods; if you like them, then other people will enjoy them too!


Bring your items to the coach’s office before practice and hand them to a coach or parent volunteer so your group receives credit. Do not just leave them in the office, make sure you hand them to a coach or parent who will give you credit for your items.  To help us stay organized, please label your bag with your practice group name.
 

Kendall County Food Pantry gave us a list of needed items so we created some fun theme days around those items. Have fun with the themes below, or donate any non-perishable item any day!

  • Wed 11/5: Thankful Tins (Canned cranberry, yams, pumpkin pie filling, turkey gravy or other canned goods)
  • Thur 11/6: Stuffing & Spuds Day (Boxes of stuffing, instant potatoes, or other meal sides)
  • Fri 11/7: PB&J Friday (Peanut butter and jelly (plastic jars are a must))
  • Mon 11/10: Mangia Monday (Pasta night favorites: spaghetti, sauce or boxed meals like Hamburger Helper)
  • Tues 11/11: Breakfast Boost Tuesday (Cereal, instant oatmeal, or granola bars)
  • Wed 11/12: Wellness Wednesday (Toothpaste, toothbrushes, and deodorant)


🎉 Team Goal & Incentive
Our goal is to collect 800 items across all groups! The practice group with the highest total (based on group size) will celebrate with a pizza party instead of practice. (Senior Flex & Senior Prep will be counted together for this incentive.) 🍕
 

While a little friendly competition keeps things fun, remember, this drive is about helping others. Acts of service build character, compassion, and community spirit that last far longer than any meet result.
 

Thank you for helping Delta make a difference again this year. Together, we can turn small acts of kindness into something BIG. 💙