Orland Township Holiday Program Assists Local Families

Christmas came a few days early for some Orland Township residents. More than 150 township families received a holiday meal and gifts courtesy of a generous community and the Orland Township Holiday Program, according to Orland Township Supervisor Paul O’Grady.

A township tradition for more than 30 years, the Holiday Program offers residents who wish to participate the option to adopt an entire family, individual children or provide donations of their choice. Township staff and volunteers sort and organize the thousands of items and on distribution day, recipient families bring home the ingredients for a holiday meal and bags of toys, clothing and other items that were on their ‘wish lists’.

“Each year I am amazed at how bighearted our residents are with their willingness to ensure others in the community will have a Merry Christmas,” said Supervisor O’Grady. “I want to thank everyone who so generously donated and helped to make this year’s program a huge success.”