Orland Township Food Pantry Receives Squad-Loads of Donations

The Orland Park Police squads recently seen pulling up to the Orland Township Food Pantry were not called to the scene for any type of disturbance or criminal activity, instead, they were delivering donations from Mariano’s, according to the office of Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady.

Mariano’s, the Orland Park Police Department and the Orland Township Food Pantry teamed up for “Stuff the Squads,” a week-long donation drive to stock the shelves of the Township’s food pantry.

During the food drive, Mariano’s customers had the opportunity to purchase pre-packaged grocery bags at the check-out counter for donation to the Township’s food pantry. At the end of the drive, those donations were ‘stuffed’ into Orland Park Police squads and delivered to the Township’s food pantry.

“I want to thank Mariano’s, the Orland Park Police Department and of course, all the wonderful Mariano’s customers for helping the Orland Township Food Pantry,” said Township Supervisor O’Grady. “It is because of your kindness and generosity that the Township’s food pantry can continue to assist hundreds of families every month.”

The Stuff the Squads donation drive was from July 21-28. Donations were delivered to the Orland Township Food Pantry on Saturday, July 28.

For more information about the Orland Township Food Pantry, visit the Township’s website, www.orlandtownship.org or call (708) 403-4222.