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NORTH CENTER — Shopping local has added meaning this holiday season.
A number of North Center businesses will serve as collection centers for food and toiletry items that will then be donated to Common Pantry.
More than a dozen businesses are participating in the Northcenter Chamber of Commerce's "Season of Giving" campaign, now underway, with many of them offering rewards to customers who turn a good deed.
Collection centers with added incentives:
- Da Sorce, 4353 N. Lincoln Ave.: A 10 percent discount off purchase for every 10 items donated.
- Freshworks Dental, 3864 N. Lincoln Ave.: A Sonicare electric toothbrush is up for grabs. Receive a raffle ticket for each item donated.
- Mainstream Boutique, 4357 N. Lincoln Ave.: Donate a non-perishable food item and receive a 15 percent discount off two pieces of merchandise.
- Mrs. Murphy & Sons Irish Bistro, 3905 N. Lincoln Ave.: Get a free scoop of Guinness ice cream when you donate.
- Phyllis Frick Great Clips, 2321 W. Lawrence Ave.: All haircuts are $8.99 when you donate.
- Rev. Billy's Chop Shop, 4314 N. Lincoln Ave.: Bring in any non-perishable goods and get 10 percent off all products.
- Rock Candy Salon + Spa, 4141 N. Lincoln Ave.: Donate a food item and get $5 off any service and 20 percent off merchandise.
- The UPS Store, 4044 N. Lincoln Ave.: 3-D printing, printing of signs/posters/banners, and custom holiday cards are all 25 percent off with donation.
- Wild Goose Bar & Grill, 4265 N. Lincoln Ave.: 15 percent off check per person who donates.
- Zulu Dog + Cat Boutique, 3919 N. Lincoln Ave.: Purchase a can of Blue Buffalo dog food and Zulu will donate a can. Receive $5 off future purchases when you donate.
Additional collection locations:
- Sulzer Library, 4455 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Lincoln Foot & Ankle Center, 4112 N. Lincoln Ave.
- Spring Yoga & Fitness, 3940 N. Lincoln Ave.
- St. Benedict Parish, 2215 W. Irving Park Rd.
- Wintrust, 1946 W. Irving Park Rd.
The "Season of Giving" promotion runs through Dec. 25. Check Common Pantry's website for a list of most needed items.
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