Mariano's 2nd annual Bag Stuffing Spectacular

NORTHBROOK, Ill. (WLS) -- Mariano's is gearing up for its 2nd Annual Bag Stuffing Spectacular on Tuesday, October 21, 2025 at 2323 Capital Drive in Northbrook. It's aiming to stuff over 40,000 Sack Hunger Bags to support families in need this holiday season.

The grocery story chains is looking for 100 volunteers per shift to help us fill bags with seven essential food items we are providing: crushed tomatoes, green beans, cream of chicken soup, elbow macaroni, mac & cheese, instant rice, and creamy peanut butter.

These bags will be sold in stores throughout December for just $5, with a value of $5.50 at cost - all to benefit local food banks and rescue teams from the Greater Chicago Food Depository and Northern Illinois Food Bank.

Amanda Puck, Vice President of Communications at Mariano's, stopped by the ABC 7 studios this weekend, putting the call out for volunteers. To register for the 2nd Annual Bag Stuffing Spectacular, click here.