Hills Chamber Organizing Food Drive For Elsie's Pantry

PALOS HILLS, IL — The Hills Chamber of Commerce serving Palos Hills and Hickory Hills is sponsoring a contactless food drive for Elsie's Pantry, 10040 S 88th Ave., Palos Hills, from 9 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Nov. 18.

The number of people seeking food assistance had doubled, many of whom have lost income and jobs since the beginning of the pandemic.

Six drop-off locations are also currently collecting non-perishable food items through Friday, Nov. 13, at six locations:

City of Hickory Hills
8652 W. 95th St.

Les Brothers Restaurant
7730 W. 95th St.
Hickory Hills

Hills Chamber of Commerce
8632 W. 103rd St. Ste. A
Palos Hills

North Palos Fire Protection District
10629 S. Roberts Road
Palos Hills

Strange Brew Cafe
8650 W. 103rd Ave.
Palos Hills

For more information about the food drive, call the Hills Chamber at 708-233-6860.

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 50 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.