Lincoln Elementary Food Drive Delivers Over 9,500 Pounds for the Maine Township Food Pantry
The generosity of the community was on full display recently as students, families, and staff from Lincoln Elementary School in Park Ridge helped make a tremendous impact for neighbors in need.
On February 25, the Maine Township Food Pantry collected the donations from Lincoln Elementary’s food drive, and the results were nothing short of remarkable. By the time the collection was complete, the team had loaded eight full pallets containing more than 9,500 pounds of food and personal care items.
The donations included pantry staples, boxed goods, canned items, and hygiene products that will directly support families who rely on the pantry throughout the year. Every item collected helps ensure that local residents facing food insecurity have access to nutritious food and essential household products.
The success of the drive was celebrated during a school assembly on March 4. During the assembly, Township Supervisor Kimberly Jones and Pantry Director Michael Pitzaferro joined students and teachers to share the incredible results of the drive.
Students learned just how significant their efforts were as the total number of pallets and pounds collected was announced. For many students, it was inspiring to hear how their contributions would help families right in their own community.
The assembly also included a fun and exciting moment as the winning homeroom, defined as the classroom that collected the most donations, was announced. The class was presented with the first-ever Lincoln Elementary Food Drive trophy, marking a proud moment for the students and their teacher.
While food drives like the one at Lincoln Elementary often take place during the holidays or special events, the reality is that the need for food assistance exists all year long.
If your school, workplace, place of worship, or community group is interested in organizing a food drive, the Maine Township Food Pantry would love to partner with you. Hosting a drive at any time of year helps keep pantry shelves stocked and ensures that families in our community continue to receive the support they need.
To learn more about organizing a food drive, please contact the Food Pantry at 224-257-4839.
Together, the community can continue making a meaningful difference, one donation at a time.
