Palos Park Police Cadets Hold Food Drive For Local Families

PALOS PARK, IL — The Palos Park Police Cadets are getting an early start on their annual holiday food drive and will be accepting donations through Jan. 1, 2023.

The cadets are looking for donations of non-perishable foods, such as canned or boxed goods. All donations will go to area food pantries to help local families experiencing financial hardship. Food donations can be dropped off at the Palos Park Police Department, 8999 W. 123rd St. Other drop-off locations include:

• Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd St.
• Palos Park Public Library, 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.
• Palos Park Metra Station, 12200 S 82nd Ave.
• Village of Palos Park Kaptur Administrative Center, 8999 W. 123rd St.

Need a pickup? Organize a food drive at your workplace, club, scout troop, team, or place of worship and the cadets will come and pick it up. For more information, call Cadet Commander. Jake Zemgulis at 708-671-3771 or email JZemgulis@palospark.org.