Drive-Thru Food Drop Planned Wednesday For People And Pets

HOMETOWN, IL — Cook County Sheriff Tom Dart is joining forces with Community Nutrition Network, Rescue Pack Chicago and Friendship Food Pantry in a drive-thru food distribution event for people and pets this Wednesday, Feb. 10, in Hometown. From 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., people can drive up to Our Lady of Loretto (Our Lady at St. Germaine), 8925 S. Kostner Ave., Hometown.

Volunteers will be distributing food for people and their pets while supplies last. People may also drop off their unused meds and personal documents for shredding. This is a drive up event, so you don’t have to get out of your car. Facemasks and social distancing are mandatory. For more information, email ccsocommunityconnection@cookcountyil.gov.

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.