Township Food Pantry Provides 112 Thanksgiving Meals

Not even COVID-19 could stop the New Trier Township Food Pantry’s Thanksgiving distribution. The township’s first-ever contactless meal distribution was held in the parking lot of the Winnetka Presbyterian Church, as State mandated gathering restrictions prevent pantry clients from shopping inside the township hall in Winnetka.

The township pantry with assistance from generous individuals and the business community was able to provide 112 complete meals that included dinners to group homes of Glenkirk, Clearbrook and Lambs Farm, non-profit organizations that serve the needs of individuals facing developmental challenges.

This contactless distribution day was managed by a group of mask wearing volunteers and township staff, who greeted clients and placed a full-boxed meal in the trunk or hatchback area of the recipient’s vehicle.

With the encouragement, goods and financial assistance of the generous North Shore residents, the township was able to deliver on this decades- old tradition of providing Thanksgiving joy to residents in need.

Media Contact:
Jack Macholl
Mobile (847) 727-9510

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New Trier Township’s mission is to provide leadership, advocacy and resources to benefit the physical, mental and social well being of Township residents. Established in 1850, New Trier Township government serves the 56,000 residents in the villages of Glencoe, Kenilworth, Wilmette and Winnetka, plus portions of Glenview and Northfield. The Township Office is located at 739 Elm Street in Winnetka or on-line at www.newtriertownship.com