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Do you have an idea for a mural? We are looking for a local artist or group of artists to volunteer to paint a mural in our newly renovated basement where we do work for the Food Pantry. If you are interested, email hmosquera@newtriertownship.com before August 29th.
August 15, 2025 at 8:08 PM
On Thursday, August 21, 5:30-7:30pm, Commissioner Steele and Assessor Churchwell will be hosting a Property Tax Appeal Seminar at the Wilmette Community Recreation Center (3000 Glenview Rd, Wilmette, IL 60025). We hope to see you there!
August 14, 2025 at 2:24 PM
Applications for the Before/After School Scholarships and Daycare Scholarships are due this Friday, August 15. The applications and income eligibility requirements for the scholarships are available on our website: www.newtriertownship.com/150/Child-Care.
August 13, 2025 at 9:04 PM
We are hosting a Furniture Drive with the Chicago Furniture Bank on Saturday, August 23rd, 9am-12pm at the Winnetka Presbyterian Church parking lot (1255 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093). If you're looking to donate furniture, consider bringing it to our drive to help people in need!
August 12, 2025 at 7:11 PM
Our Community Partnerships Coordinator, Steven Anderson, recently gave a speech at the Rotary Club of Winnetka-Northfield's weekly lunch meeting. He gave an update on the work that we are doing at New Trier Township as well as information for attendees who might want to use our services.
August 8, 2025 at 7:35 PM
Host a Food Drive with New Trier Township! We are planning a food drive for Saturday, August 16, 10AM-4PM at the Grand (341 Hazel Ave, Glencoe). We are looking for volunteers to collect donations at the food drive!

To volunteer, contact: hmosquera@newtriertownship.com or 847-446-8203.
August 5, 2025 at 9:14 PM
Thank you to everyone who braved the heat and came out to our second Mental Health Nature Walk last weekend in collaboration with Commissioner Britton's office! Our guide from the Forest Preserves of Cook County showed us different animals and plants along the trail.
July 30, 2025 at 7:29 PM
We had a great time at the Winnetka Farmers' Market this weekend! We shared information about our upcoming events and Township services with the community.
July 29, 2025 at 8:21 PM
Earlier this week Chris Lindgren, the new Executive Director of Wilmette Park District, and Margaret Resnick, the Interim Executive Director of Wilmette Park District, visited New Trier Township. We discussed ways that the Township and Park District can collaborate moving forward.
July 25, 2025 at 8:42 PM
We are having a food drive for the pantry this Saturday, July 26 from 12-4 pm at the Grand, 606 Green Bay Rd, Winnetka. Stop by to do your grocery shopping and donate to a good cause!
July 24, 2025 at 7:50 PM
Visit us at the Winnetka Farmers' Market this Saturday, July 26! We will be there from 7:30am - 12:30pm, and the market is located at 754 Elm St, Winnetka, IL 60093. We will be tabling and providing information about Township services and resources.
July 24, 2025 at 7:49 PM
Thank you to the Backyard Flower Lab for donating these beautiful flowers to the New Trier Township Food Pantry last week! Our clients have enjoyed taking home flowers along with their usual items this past week.
July 22, 2025 at 7:17 PM
We hear your concerns about the impact of the federal budget reconciliation bill on the social safety net including SNAP, Medicaid, and the healthcare exchange. We will continue to provide services to help residents in need of financial, food, and health assistance.
July 16, 2025 at 4:45 PM
Mark your calendars! We're hosting a Furniture Drive with the Chicago Furniture Bank on Saturday, August 23rd from 9am-12pm in the parking lot of the Winnetka Presbyterian Church (1255 Willow Rd, Winnetka, IL 60093).
July 15, 2025 at 3:57 PM
Mark your calendars because we are hosting our second Mental Health Nature Walk of the summer on Sunday, July 27! Meet us at the Tower Road Boat Launch at 10am to walk through the Forest Preserves of Cook County to enjoy nature and improve your mental health through walking!
July 10, 2025 at 9:49 PM
Check out our July Food Pantry Priority Needs Items! If you plan on donating this month, consider these items!
July 8, 2025 at 4:48 PM
We had a great time at the Winnetka Fourth of July Parade last Friday! It was nice seeing the community get together in celebration of Independence Day. We also handed out milkweed seed packets to parade attendees to help monarch butterflies thrive in New Trier Township!
July 8, 2025 at 4:11 PM
Happy 4th of July! New Trier Township will be closed on Friday, July 4th and will reopen on Monday, July 7th. We will be marching in the Winnetka Fourth of July Parade, and we hope to see you there!
July 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
This month we are providing all of our pantry clients with a bag of sunscreen and bug spray to help them stay healthy this summer! These products will help our clients enjoy the outdoors without worrying about sunburns or bug bites including West Nile virus.
July 3, 2025 at 3:36 PM
Join us this Saturday, July 5th for another meeting of the Saturday Pantry Crew! Sign up for a time slot as an individual or group between 10am-4pm here: www.signupgenius.com/go/10C054FAA...
July 1, 2025 at 9:30 PM
We'd like to thank the National Charity League, Winnetka Chapter for helping us collect over 10 bins of food for the New Trier Township Food Pantry this weekend!
July 1, 2025 at 4:46 PM
New Trier Township's Office is a cooling center! As the temperatures rise this summer, our office is available if you need a place to cool off. We are open as a cooling center during our office hours of Monday-Friday from 9am-5pm.
June 30, 2025 at 4:15 PM
We are hosting a food drive this Saturday, June 28, 10am-4pm with the National Charity League (Winnetka Chapter) at the Grand, 341 Hazel Ave, Glencoe, IL 60022. If you are already planning to grocery shop this weekend, consider donating to the New Trier Township Food Pantry while you are there!
June 26, 2025 at 8:49 PM
Trustee Kate Casale MacNally and her daughter visited and donated to our Little Free Pantry at the Winnetka Public Library! The Little Free Pantry operates on a "give what you can, take what you need" model and is always accepting donations.
June 25, 2025 at 9:28 PM
Last week we had our first Mental Health Nature Walk in collaboration with the Forest Preserve District of Cook County! We walked along the paths of the North Branch Trail System and improved our mental health by enjoying the nature of the Skokie Lagoons. Stay tuned for upcoming event dates!
June 23, 2025 at 9:24 PM