“The township is reaching out to the community for donations earlier this year due to a significant increase in need,” said Elk Grove Township Supervisor George Busse. “Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. We are hoping to be able to provide every family with the means to enjoy a bright and joyful holiday season.”
Thanksgiving Donation Drive: The township food pantry serves more than 1,000 families monthly and would like to ensure each township resident who utilizes the food pantry can also enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal. To help with the rising cost of food, the township is hosting a virtual donation drive with a goal to reach $14,000 in monetary donations. Funds raised will be used to purchase a variety of Thanksgiving meal items. Donations can be made using the form included in the summer edition of the township newsletter, which will arrive in mailboxes this week or directly on the township website at elkgrovetownship.com/social-services/#holiday-program-assistance.
Holiday Gift Drive: Support children in our community by giving local families a $50 gift card, per child, to a local retailer. These gift cards give parents the joy of purchasing gifts for their children and allowing children to receive gifts they request in their letters to Santa. Registration for this program will be available in the fall edition of the township newsletter, which is expected to arrive in mailboxes the week of Oct. 14.
Older Adult Angel Tree: Beginning Nov. 1, “Angel Trees” will be displayed in the east and west lobbies of the township office building, 600 Landmeier Road, in Elk Grove Village. Low-income senior residents, 65 years of age and older, will be invited to place a gift wish in the shape of an ornament on the tree, which will then be granted by a generous community member. Residents are invited to visit the township after Nov. 1, Monday — Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m., to take an ornament with a senior’s designated gift wish and make their holiday merrier and brighter!
For information, visit elkgrovetownship.com or view the summer edition of the township newsletter at loom.ly/sYWz4Zo.