Palatine Township kicks off Apple Tree Campaign

Palatine Township is seeking community support to participate in the annual Apple Tree Campaign. Now in its 27th year, the program will provide for the collection and distribution of school supplies for under-resourced children to be used during 2015-2016 school year.

Collection efforts kick off Saturday, July 4, during the Hometown Fest Parade. Members of the community are asked to donate new school supplies and backpacks, as well as nonperishable food to help replenish the Palatine Township Food Pantry.

Collection efforts for new school supplies will continue July 6 to Aug. 10 at a number of drop-off locations throughout the Township, including: Palatine Township building, 721 S. Quentin Road; Palatine Park District, 250 E. Wood St.; Palatine Public Library, 700 N. North Court; and Village of Palatine, 150 W. Wilson St., in addition to several other locations.

A full list of locations where collection boxes will be located and of needed school supplies can be found at www.PalatineTownship.com/apple-tree-campaign.

"This Apple Tree Campaign is a long-standing, special program created by the township more than 25 years ago that provides much-needed school supplies for local children so their focus can be on learning," said Sharon Langlotz-Johnson, Palatine Township supervisor.

Monetary donations and checks made payable to Palatine Township Needy Family Fund will be accepted to purchase needed items. Volunteers are also being sought to set up and maintain collection sites, sort supplies and assist on distribution days. Distribution of school supplies will be Aug. 13-15 at the Township Center.

For information about donating or volunteering, contact Christine Favia, Community Outreach coordinator, at (847) 358-6161 or visit www.PalatineTownship.com/Apple-Tree-Campaign/ to learn more.

For more details, contact Anna Chychula at (847) 358-6140 or email achychula@palatinetownship.com.