Over 26K Pounds Of Food Distributed At Worth Township Food Drops

ALSIP, IL — Worth Township is winding down its emergency free food drive initiative after distributing 26,000 pounds of food over the past year. Residents in need of food are invited to visit the township’s food pantry, which is open to the public.

In July 2020, as the COVID-19 pandemic was quickly escalating, former Worth Township Supervisor and newly elected Clerk Eamon McMahon partnered with Economic Strategies Development Corporation and the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters Union to begin the emergency food drops.

“One part of Worth Township’s response to the COVID-19 emergency was to address the growing food insecurity problem in our community,” McMahon said in a news release. “Through the diligent efforts of our staff, the cooperation of ESDC and their representative Alex Esparza, and the consistent volunteer efforts of the Chicago Regional Council of Carpenters, we were able to host 13 pop up food distribution events to help thousands of families in the past year.”

McMahon estimates the Township distributed roughly 26,000 pounds of food to residents suffering from food shortages. With Illinois now entering Phase 5, the Township has seen a draw-down for this popular event.

“We realize that as the emergency recedes, the question of food insecurity and other essential needs are still unresolved for many of our neighbors,” McMahon added. “The Worth Township Food Pantry and our other community partnerships have been fully staffed and operational throughout this crisis and remain at the ready to assist any residents who may still need some help.”

The Worth Township Food Pantry staff welcome residents to visit the pantry twice a month during hours of operation. Residents may visit the pantry once per month from 9 a.m. to noon Monday through Thursday, at the township hall, 11601 S Pulaski Rd. Alsip. Residents may contact the food pantry office directly and confidentially at 708-972-7869.