5th Saturday Charity Shopping Days

Shop for Charity on 5th Saturdays

During a month that has five Saturdays, on that 5th Saturday, we’ll donate 10% of your Little Traveler shopping total to a local charitable organization.

Designate the donation on your purchase to go to Northern Illinois Food Bank, Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources, or Cal’s Angels. Simply mention “5th Saturday Charity” when you make your purchase.

Our next 5th Saturday Charity Shopping Day is on Nov. 30.

About the Organizations

Northern Illinois Food Bank

Northern Illinois Food Bank is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides food and healthy eating services for our neighbors throughout Northern Illinois. Their goal is for everyone to have the food they need to thrive. 

The organization provides nutritious food and resources with dignity, equity, and convenience through partnerships and innovation. Northern Illinois Food Bank brings together manufacturers, local and corporate grocers, area farmers, corporations, foundations and individuals who donate food and funding. Every dollar donated to the food bank helps provide $8 worth of groceries. Furthermore, nearly 1000 volunteers help evaluate, repack, and distribute food every week. The food bank partners with more than 900 food pantries, soup kitchens, shelters, and youth and senior feeding programs to provide nutritious food and resources. 

Northern Illinois Food Bank has distribution centers in Geneva, Rockford, Lake Forest, and Joliet. These centers serve Boone, DeKalb, DuPage, Grundy, Kane, Kankakee, Kendall, Lake, McHenry, Ogle, Stephenson, Will, and Winnebago counties, providing 250,000 meals daily.

Learn more about Northern Illinois Food Bank.

 

Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources

Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that provides comfort and community to those impacted by cancer, regardless of where they live or receive medical treatment. Through a variety of evidence-based programs and resources, the organization seeks to empower, encourage, and support patients with cancer as well as those who care for them. 

Services include counseling, social work, support groups, fitness, yoga, art, and nutrition classes, medical presentations, and a wig boutique. Living Well focuses on helping cancer patients and their caregivers learn vital skills that will enable them to regain control, reduce isolation, and enhance their quality of life. All services are provided at no cost and are made possible through donations. 

Living Well Cancer Resources has two locations—one in Geneva and one in Warrenville. 

Learn more about Northwestern Medicine Living Well Cancer Resources.

 

Cal's Angels

Cal's Angels is a 501(c)(3) pediatric cancer foundation that grants wishes, raises awareness, and funds research to help kids who are fighting cancer. The foundation's purpose is to provide support and hope during one of the most difficult challenges a family can face.  

In 2023, the foundation granted wishes to 220 children receiving cancer treatment. Cal's Angels also organizes many events and programs that support children with cancer as well as their parents and siblings, including hospital parties and comfort kits. Through its partnership with medical organizations, Cal's Angels helps fund important research related to the treatment of childhood cancer. Several events throughout the year help raise funds to support these efforts. The foundation also accepts direct donations and sells encouraging merchandise.

The foundation is named for Cal Sutter, a South Elgin Little League All-Star who in 2005 was diagnosed with Acute Myelogenous Leukemia at the age of 12. Throughout his treatment, Cal never lost hope and often displayed more concern for the well-being of other children fighting cancer than for himself. Although he ultimately lost his battle with Leukemia, his courage and compassion inspired the creation of Cal's All-Star Angel Foundation, Inc.—Cal's Angels.

Learn more about Cal's Angels.