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Most Holy Redeemer Hosts 'Harvest Food Drive' To Replenish Shelves At Village Pantry
Most Holy Redeemer Parish will host a drive-thru food drive Sunday, Nov. 23, to help replenish the Evergreen Park Village Food Pantry.
EVERGREEN PARK, IL — Most Holy Redeemer Parish, 9525 S. Lawndale Ave., Evergreen Park, will host a drive-thru “Harvest Food Drive” prior to Thanksgiving this Sunday, Nov. 23, to help replenish the shelves at the Village Pantry. Non-perishable food items and monetary donations can be dropped off from 10 a.m. to noon at the church, where family volunteers will come to your vehicle and unload your donations.
Food banks and pantries across the Chicago region have reported a surge in service requests, including Evergreen Park.
“Many people depend on the Evergreen pantry for their weekly groceries, said Deacon Mark Phelan, who is also a village trustee. “We have a chance to give back and help fill the shelves with our donations.”
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Enter the Most Holy Redeemer parking lot on Lawndale and exit on Millard. MHR will also collect donations from your front porch if you are unable to make it Sunday. Please check expiration dates on food.
Below is a list of items needed:
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