Families of Barrington School District 220 were able to “shop” for clothing and other household items during the Barrington Giving Day nonprofit organization’s winter distribution event Dec. 11, 2021 at Barrington Middle School-Station Campus in Barrington. (Karie Angell Luc / Pioneer Press)
After collecting donations of clothing, food and other essentials, volunteers with Barrington Giving Day distributed the goods earlier this month as part of the nonprofit community organization’s main giveaway event of the year.
Barrington Giving Day’s winter event, as it is called, took place Dec. 11 at Barrington Middle School-Station Campus, where organizers said more than 400 families received items donated by some 1,600 people. The charitable Barrington Giving Day organization benefits families of Barrington School District 220 who qualify for free or reduced meals or have been impacted by hardships, according to the BGD website.
“It’s amazing, you know, just talking to families who are just so appreciative,” said Barrington Giving Day Executive Director Dori Hough.
She said recent inflation trends and other insecurities have adversely affected many of the families served.
“I really believe we’ve gotten more families that are participating than before because I believe COVID has impacted them,” said Hough. “There are a lot of new families that have never done this before which shows me that there’s a greater need right now.”
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