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Palos Heights Collecting Donations For 'April Food Day'

Drop off your donation at City Hall to help individuals and families in the south-southwest suburbs meet some of their most basic needs.

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PALOS HEIGHTS, IL -- The City of Palos Heights is collecting food and household donations at City Hall, located at 7607 West College Drive, now through April 18th. Donations are accepted Monday through Friday from 8:30 A.M. t0 5:00 P.M..

Items collected will be distributed by United Way of Metro Chicago to individuals and families living at or below the poverty line in the south and southwest suburbs of Chicago. In 2018, the organization collected more than 128,000 pounds of food for residents and food pantries throughout our region.

Needed items include:

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  • Bagged rice and beans
  • 100% Fruit & Vegetable Juice
  • Canned Fruits & Vegetables
  • Cereal, Oatmeal, Granola Bars
  • Chips, Cookies, Crackers
  • Canned Meats and Stews
  • Peanut Butter
  • Jelly
  • Baby Food
  • Formula
  • Diapers
  • Laundry Detergent
  • Soap
  • Shampoo
  • Conditioner
  • Deodorant
  • Toothpaste
  • Feminine Products

In addition to donating food or household goods, you can also support United Way's annual charity drive by making a financial gift or by becoming a sponsor.

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