LINCOLN SQUARE — Hunger doesn't take a summer vacation, but donations to food pantries often do.
August and September are typically lean months for North Center's Common Pantry, 3744 N. Damen Ave., which makes a food drive like the one being sponsored by the Greater Rockwell Organization and Ravenswood Gardens Homeowners Association all the more important.
The community groups are gathering donations Friday to Sunday at various locations around the neighborhood.
Drop off items at Bloom Yoga, Rockwell's Neighborhood Grill, Ruff Haus Pets or collection bins stationed at 4738 N. Artesian Ave., 2527 W. Eastwood Ave. and 2612 W. Eastwood Ave.
Common Pantry's wish list of most needed items includes tuna, canned fruit, pasta, rice, oatmeal, pancake mix, cereal and chicken or vegetable broth.