Through June 30, the 19th Ward office at 10400 S. Western Ave. will collect household items and toiletries to be donated to veterans in need. Items range from soap, shampoo and razors to cleaning products to shower curtains, towels and laundry hampers Ward office hours are Mon. through Fri., 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Info: 773-238-8766 or ward19@cityofchicago.org. For more information, visit Operation Help-a-Hero.