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Support The Orland Township Food Pantry With ‘Pack-A-Backpack’

July 18, 2022July 18, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Support The Orland Township Food Pantry With ‘Pack-A-Backpack’ Orland Township Food Pantry seeking “Back Pack” donations for ‘Pack-A-Backpack’ program to provide low-income Orland Township resident children with much needed school supplies. When you’re struggling to feed your family or afford a roof over their heads, school supplies don’t always make the list. That’s why the…

Education, Government, News, Orland Township, Suburban Chicagoland

Summer Food Drive Concert in Support of Orland Township Food Pantry

June 14, 2022June 14, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Summer Food Drive Concert in Support of Orland Township Food Pantry The Southwest Community Concert Band will hold their Summer Food Drive Concert in support of the Orland Township Food Pantry on Saturday, June 25. The Southwest Community Concert Band has made Orland Park its home, performing five seasonal concerts and Summer Park Concerts throughout…

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Orland Township Honors Volunteers

April 27, 2022April 27, 2022 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Honors Volunteers April 20 was proclaimed Volunteer Appreciation Day in Orland Township. In honor of Volunteer Appreciation Day, Orland Township hosted a ‘Berry Sweet’ volunteer appreciation dinner on Wednesday, April 20, at RoccoVino’s in Orland Park, to celebrate the contributions of the many volunteers that dedicate their time and service to the Township….

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Orland Township’s Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness

November 30, 2021November 30, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township’s Holiday Program: Highlighting Donor Kindness In the spirit of holiday giving, one very special resident of Orland Park donated more than 146 winter hats to Orland Township. In the spirit of holiday giving, one very special resident of Orland Park donated more than 146 winter hats to Orland Township. Jean Metzler, 86, has…

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Drive-thru food pantry

February 16, 2021February 16, 2021 Steve Metsch 1 Comment

Drive-thru food pantry 400 meals distributed Monday in Lyons By Steve Metsch Lyons Village Clerk Irma Quintero, State Rep. Edgar Gonzalez, Jr. (D-21st), the Rev. Kim Vasko and a host of volunteers braved Monday’s snow and bitter cold to help those in need. They set up shop in the parking lot of St. John’s United…

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Orland Township Distributes Frozen, Prepared Meals to Food Pantry Clients

February 1, 2021February 1, 2021 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township Distributes Frozen, Prepared Meals to Food Pantry Clients Orland Township recently distributed over 400 prepared meals to residents in need, according to the office of Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. Through a long-standing partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository (GCFD), Orland Township held the distribution to gauge need and interest in a…

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Orland Township To Hold July Drive-Thru Grocery Distribution

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 Ray Hanania 1 Comment

Orland Township To Hold July Drive-Thru Grocery Distribution Free, pre-packaged food boxes available for residents on Friday, July 17 Orland Township will hold a free, drive-thru grocery distribution for Township residents who are experiencing financial hardship since the onset of COVID-19 pandemic, according to the office of Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady. The Township Food Pantry…

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Orland Township supports food pantries through local retailers

May 18, 2017September 28, 2018 Ray Hanania No Comments

Orland Township supports food pantries through local retailers Orland Township Food Pantry and Meijer Partner Through Retailer’s Simply Give Food Pantry Donation Program The Orland Township Food Pantry is proud to announce a partnership with Meijer this spring to provide much-needed hunger relief to local families through the Grand Rapids, Mich.-based retailer’s customer-driven food pantry…

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