Plainfield To Host Community Food Drive For Hunger Action Month

PLAINFIELD, IL — Organizations across Plainfield are teaming up to host a community food drive in September in light of National Hunger Action Month.

To help support local pantries, the Village of Plainfield, C.W. Avery Family YMCA, Plainfield Area Public Library, Plainfield Fire Protection District, Plainfield Park District, Plainfield School District 202 and Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce are working together to encourage locals to donate.

The food drive will benefit Bags of Hope, a private backpack food program; the Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry; and St. John Lutheran Church Food Pantry.

Non-perishable items are needed, including cereal, canned chicken and tuna, peanut butter and jelly, pasta and pasta sauce, flour and sugar, rice, canned fruits and vegetables, condiments, boxed potatoes, snacks, ramen, and macaroni and cheese. Personal hygiene items, baby products, household cleaning supplies and paper products are also welcomed.

Donations will be accepted at the following locations:

• C.W. Avery Family YMCA, 15120 Wallin Drive
• Plainfield Area Public Library, 15025 S. Illinois St.
• Plainfield Fire Protection District, Station 2, 23806 W 135th St.
• Plainfield School District 202 Administration Center, 15732 Howard St.
• Plainfield Shorewood Area Chamber of Commerce, 24109 W. Lockport St.
• Plainfield Township Community Center, 15014 S. Des Plaines St.
• Prairie Activity & Recreation Center (PARC), 24550 W. Renwick Road
• Village Hall, 24401 W. Lockport St.
• Wallin Oaks Elementary School, 15410 S. Wallin Drive

Pantries are also in need of helping hands. Those interested in volunteering can reach out to the three local organizations to inquire about opportunities.