Palos Park Police Cadets Collecting Food For Hungry Neighbors

PALOS PARK, IL — The Palos Park Police Cadets will launch their annual Holiday Food Drive starting Nov. 11. The group is seeking donations of non-perishable foods such as canned or boxed goods. The cadets will accept donations at the Palos Park Police Department, at 8999 W. 123rd St. through Jan. 1, 2021.

A growing number of Americans are struggling to put food on the table after the COVID-19 pandemic has left millions of people unemployed and without financial assistance to fill the gap. Miles-long lines waiting to pick up food at food banks have become the norm. Local pantries have also reported

The cadets will come to your house, school, workplace, club or place of worship to pick up non-perishable food items.

All food donations will go to the Palos Township Food Pantry, 10802 S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills, which assists families that are from towns within the Palos Township boundaries, including Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Hickory Hills, Worth, Willow Springs and parts of Orland Park.

To request a pick-up and more information, please call 708-671-3770. Cadet food boxes will also be located at:

• Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St.
• Palos Park Public Library, 12330 Forest Glen Boulevard
• Palos Park Metra Station 12200 S 82nd
• Village of Palos Park Kaptur Administrative Center 8999 W 123rd

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.