Operation Help A Hero Launches On North Side

CHICAGO, IL — Donations of household items are being accepted at the 40th Ward Service Office for Operation Help a Hero. The organization helps homeless veterans move into permanent homes in Chicago. The group said many veterans often don't have basic items such as shampoo, soap, brushes and cleaning supplies.

Operation Help a Hero is working with Ald. Patrick O'Connor to collect donations at the 40th Ward Service Office — 5850 N. Lincoln Avenue.

New, store-bought items can be dropped off during office hours: Monday through Thursday from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. and Tuesday, Wednesday and Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

List of acceptable items:

Personal Hygiene
Bath Soap
Shampoo
Conditioner
Razor
Shaving Cream
Deodorant
Comb
Hair Brush
Nail Clipper
Toothpaste
Toothbrush

Kitchen & Cleaning
Kitchen Trash Can (Plastic)
Windex
Pine Sol
Dishwashing Liquid
Dishcloth Sponge
Mop
Bucket
Broom
Dustpan
Paper Towels

Bathroom & Miscellaneous
Show Curtain
Toilet Paper (4 or 6 packs)
Plunger
Toilet Brush
Toilet Bowl Cleaner
Bath Towels (2)
Wash Cloth
Smoke Detector w/Batteries
Flashlight w/Batteries
Garbage Bags
Laundry Basket
Hamper
Laundry Detergent

All items will be collected by Military Outreach USA and the American Red Cross, to be delivered to the United States Department of Veterans Affairs.

For more information, contact the 40th Ward office at (773) 769-1140.

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