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Hanover Township to distribute holiday meal boxes

Posted November 28, 2018 12:00 am

Submitted by Hanover Township

Hanover Township will distribute holiday meal boxes to qualifying families beginning Thursday, Dec. 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Hanover Township Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave. in Hanover Park.

Meal boxes also will be distributed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Dec. 14; 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 15; and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. from Monday, Dec. 17 to Friday, Dec. 21, while supplies last.

Residents can preregister for a meal box beginning Monday, Dec. 3 and must provide a valid ID and food pantry card, or utility bill. Only one meal box will be distributed per household.

Each meal box contains a 12- to 14-pound frozen turkey or ham, canned fruits and vegetables, coffee, dessert and gravy mix, instant potatoes and stuffing mix.

For more information, call the Hanover Township Department of Welfare Services at (630) 540-9085.

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