District 202’s Bags of Hope backpack food program will receive donations during National Hunger Action Month in September.
District 202, the Village of Plainfield, C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Plainfield Area Public Library, Plainfield Fire Protection District, Plainfield Park District, and Plainfield Shorewood
Area Chamber of Commerce are encouraging everyone to donate to the community food drive.
The Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry and St. John Lutheran Church Food Pantry will also benefit from the drive.
All of the food pantries need donations of non-perishable items including:
cereal
canned chicken and tuna
peanut butter and jelly
pasta and pasta sauce in plastic jars
rice
canned fruits and vegetables
soups and ramen
macaroni and cheese
snacks (granola bars, fruit snacks, and cheese and crackers)
boxed potatoes.
personal hygiene products, diapers, and paper products are also welcome.
Donations will be accepted at the following locations through September 30:
Plainfield School District 202 Administration Center, 15732 Howard Street
C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Drive
Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois Street
Plainfield Fire Station #1, 14415 S. Coil Plus Drive
Plainfield Fire Station #2, 23806 W. 135th Street
Plainfield Fire Station #3, 25001 W. 119th Street
Plainfield Fire Station #4, 15930 S. Frederick Street
Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce, 24109 W. Lockport Street
Plainfield Township Community Center, 15014 S. Des Plaines Street
Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC), 24550 W. Renwick Road
Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport Street
Other ways to help during Hunger Action Month:
The pantries also need your time. If you are interested in volunteering, the local food pantries are always in need of assistance. Please reach out to Bags of Hope, the Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry, and St. John Lutheran Church Food Pantry for information on their volunteer opportunities.
Participate in National Hunger Action Day on September 29 and wear orange (the national color of hunger) to show your support.
Help spread the word about Hunger Action Month, the community food drive, and the need for volunteers.