Save the Date for Elk Grove Township Holiday Outreach Programs

It’s never too early to start thinking about how we can help those in need during the winter holiday season! Elk Grove Township is providing Township residents with three opportunities to help neighbors who are experiencing financial challenges. Residents can lend a helping hand by participating in the Township’s Thanksgiving Donation Drive, Holiday Gift Drive or Older Adult Angel Tree.

"The Township is reaching out to the community for donations earlier this year due to a significant increase in need," said Elk Grove Township Supervisor George Busse. "Any assistance will be greatly appreciated. We are hoping to be able to provide every family with the means to enjoy a bright and joyful holiday season.”

Thanksgiving Donation Drive: The Township Food Pantry serves more than 1,000 families monthly and would like to ensure each Township resident who utilizes the Food Pantry can also enjoy a traditional Thanksgiving meal. To help with the rising cost of food, the Township is hosting a virtual donation drive with a goal to reach $14,000 in monetary donations. Funds raised will be used to purchase a variety of Thanksgiving meal items. Donations can be made using the form included in the summer edition of the Township newsletter, which will arrive in mailboxes this week, or directly on the Township website at https://elkgrovetownship.com/social-services/#holiday-program-assistance.

Holiday Gift Drive: Support children in our community by giving local families a $50 gift card, per child, to a local retailer. These gift cards give parents the joy of purchasing gifts for their children and allowing children to receive gifts they request in their letters to Santa. Registration for this program will be available in the fall edition of the Township newsletter, which is expected to arrive in mailboxes the week of October 14.

Older Adult Angel Tree: Beginning November 1, “Angel Trees” will be displayed in the east and west lobbies of the Township office building, located at 600 Landmeier Road in Elk Grove Village. Low-income senior residents, 65 years of age and older, will be invited to place a gift wish in the shape of an ornament on the tree, which will then be granted by a generous community member. Residents are invited to visit the Township after November 1, Monday - Friday, between 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. to take an ornament with a senior’s designated gift wish and make their holiday merrier and brighter!

For more information, please visit elkgrovetownship.com/ or view the summer edition of the Township newsletter at https://loom.ly/sYWz4Zo.