Palos Park Police Cadets Collecting Food Goods For Holidays

PALOS PARK, IL — The Palos Park Police Cadets have launched their annual Holiday Food Drive. The group is seeking donations of non-perishable foods such as canned or boxed goods. The cadets will accept donations at the Palos Park Police Department, at 8999 W. 123rd St. through Jan. 1, 2022.

Many families have lost income during the pandemic and area food pantries are reporting dramatic increases in people seeking food assistance.

All donations will go to the Palos Township Food Pantry located 10802 S. Roberts Road in Palos Hills, which assists families that are from towns within the Palos Township border, which include Palos Heights, Palos Hills, Palos Park, Hickory Hills, Worth, Willow Springs and parts of Orland Park.

To request a pick-up and more information, please call 708-671-3770. Cadet food boxes will also be located at:

• Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St.
• Palos Park Public Library, 12330 Forest Glen Boulevard
• Village of Palos Park Kaptur Administrative Center 8999 W 123rd