Community made backpack giveaway a success

On behalf of the Hanover Township officials and all the staff and volunteers of our Welfare Services Department, I would like to thank the residents, community organizations and local businesses for the outpouring of support in donations for our annual backpack giveaway.

Due to the generosity of various organizations and individuals, we were able to distribute 1,372 backpacks at our Annual Backpack Giveaway at the Hanover Township Astor Avenue Community Center and at Ontarioville Elementary School in Hanover Park.

We are especially appreciative of State Rep. Fred Crespo and Cook County Commissioner Timothy O. Schneider for co-sponsoring this program.

I would also like to thank the many businesses, community partners, and local municipal offices for allowing their lobbies and offices to be used as school supply drop-off locations.

Every summer, we continue to be overwhelmed by the tremendous support our residents, neighbors, and friends show to those in need, and we never take it for granted. Thank you again to everyone who donated school supplies, or played a part in this wonderful event.

Brian P. McGuire, Hanover Township Supervisor

Bartlett