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Supporting District 31 Families and Caring Corner Information

❤️Supporting District 31 Families
There are also several meaningful ways you can directly support students and families right here in District 31.

Hunger Free Northbrook & Caring Corner
Consider making donations to Hunger Free Northbrook (Hunger Free Resource Network)—a community organization dedicated to ensuring no student goes hungry in Northbrook. Hunger Free Northbrook helps fund our Caring Corner, a supplemental food pantry for District 31 families.

The District 31 Caring Corner is open during regular business hours and is located in the District Office lobby (3131 Techny Road, Northbrook). The Caring Corner is designed to supplement food needs, not replace the full services available through the Northfield Township Food Pantry. We ask families to be mindful and take only a few items—enough to supplement a meal or two—so that others may also benefit. If you’d like to access the Caring Corner, simply visit during business hours; district staff will buzz you into the lobby. No forms or names are required—just take what you need.

Kids Care Fund & Gift Cards
District 31’s Kids Care Fund (initially funded by a generous PTO donation) provides school supplies, clothing, personal care items, and other essentials to support students. Donations may be made by check payable to West Northfield School District 31 (note “Kids Care Fund” in the memo line). 

Student Council Food Drives
The Field and Winkelman Student Councils host food drives to help restock our Caring Corner. Families are encouraged to donate new, unexpired food items to help keep our shelves full and ready for families who need a little extra support throughout the school year.

Kids Care Champions
District 31 invites families who are interested in supporting specific needs throughout the year to join our Kids Care Champions group. Members receive occasional emails with opportunities to help fulfill individual or family needs—there is no obligation to contribute each time. It’s a wonderful way to stay connected to the heart of our community and make a difference when you can. If you’d like to be added to the email list, please complete the form linked below. All participants—whether receiving support or offering it—will be treated with complete confidentiality.