Center For Community Concerns Provides Holiday Food Baskets

WILL COUNTY, IL — The Will County Center for Community Concerns will provide holiday food baskets for 125 income-eligible families with children 16 years of age and under this holiday season.

The food baskets are for the December holiday only, a release states. If you aren't receiving a basket from another agency, then you can apply. You can call the center's office for more details at 815-722-0722.

The food baskets include a new coat, hat and mittens for each child in the household, gifts for each child, and food for a holiday meal.

According to a release, to apply for the basket, you will have to provide proof of Will County residency, proof of 90 days of income, printout of any benefits received from Department of Human Services, a photo ID of applicant, Social Security cards for everyone in the household, and you must have children under the age of 16 and provide proof for their age.

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 54 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.