Running from April 6 through April 20, the food drive encouraged donations of non-perishable food and household items, with a goal of collecting 19,560 items, a meaningful nod to the Village’s founding in 1956. Donations were accepted at Village Hall, where community members, staff, and local leaders came together in support of families in need.
What began as a commemorative initiative quickly grew into an extraordinary display of community generosity. By the conclusion of the drive, a total of 20,280 items had been collected, exceeding the original goal and marking the largest single-day donation drop-off in Elk Grove Township history.
This remarkable contribution will have a direct and meaningful impact on the Township’s Food Pantry, which serves approximately 1,100 families each month. Donations of this scale help ensure shelves remain stocked with essential items and allow the Township to continue providing reliable support to residents facing food insecurity.
The success of the initiative was driven by the leadership and dedication of Elk Grove Village Mayor, Trustees, and staff, many of whom actively participated by organizing collections and contributing donations themselves. Their efforts, combined with strong community participation, made this milestone possible.
“We are incredibly grateful to Mayor Craig Johnson, Village Trustees and staff, and the entire Elk Grove community for their generosity and commitment to supporting local families,” said Supervisor John Scaletta. “This donation will have an immediate and lasting impact on our Food Pantry operations and the residents we serve each day.”
“This is a powerful example of what can be accomplished when a community comes together with a shared purpose,” Scaletta added. “The Village’s leadership and the community’s response demonstrate a shared commitment to ensuring local families have access to essential resources.”
For more information about the Elk Grove Township Food Pantry and ways to support local families, please visit elkgrovetownship.com/ways-to-donate/.
