Hanover Township holds donation drive for students

Hanover Township is seeking donations of school supplies and backpacks in an annual drive for disadvantaged students.

Last year, more than 800 backpacks were filled with items given to kids living in the township. The township also welcomes donated gift cards.

Supplies can be dropped off at four township sites: Town Hall, 250 S. Route 59, Bartlett; Hanover Township Senior Center, 240 Route 59, Bartlett; Hanover Township Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park; and Hanover Township Izaak Walton Center, 899 Jay St., Elgin.

For details, contact the Astor Avenue Community Center at (630) 540-9085.