'109 Gives Back Food & Supply Drive' Returns, Benefits Pantry

DEERFIELD, IL — The West Deerfield Township Food Pantry needs some help and Deerfield District 109 is more than happy to oblige. The second annual "109 Gives Back Food & Supply Drive" runs Monday through Friday, and Nov. 8 through Nov. 10 next week.

Students, staff, and community members are encouraged to donate non-perishable items to help those in need for the upcoming holiday season. The district has set a goal of collecting 5,000 items over the course of the eight-day drive, according to a news release. Bins will be located inside the front entrance of all six DPS 109 buildings and inside the District Office.

Food and supplies are slated to be delivered to the food pantry the week of Nov. 15.

“There’s such an ingrained culture of philanthropy and giving across this district. We are excited to see the difference we can make in the lives of others when we all come together for a common cause,” said Mike Simeck, superintendent of schools, in the news release. “We have enlisted our student councils at the middle schools, leadership teams at our elementary schools, and our PTOs to help spread the word.”

In order to provide the greatest variety of goods to the food pantry, each school has been given a list of items to focus on. However, all non-perishable donations will be accepted. Monetary donations directly to the West Deerfield Township Food Pantry will also be accepted.

For a list of needed items and more information about the drive, visit www.dps109.org/109GivesBack. If any community partners are interested in contributing to the drive, contact Eric Steckling at esteckling@dps109.org.

109 Gives Back is a symbol to recognize the wonderful acts of service, generosity, and philanthropy performed by Deerfield Public Schools District 109 students, staff, and families. Some initiatives we showcase are sponsored by the district, while others are stories about our community simply going out of their way to be kind to others. If residents have any ideas they would like featured or initiatives they think should be spotlighted, email communications@dps109.org.

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