Church of the Cross supports Lakeview Elementary School families

Members of Church of the Cross, (Presbyterian USA), in Hoffman Estates raised more than $1,300 to distribute Easter baskets of food to low income families with children attending Lakeview Elementary School in District 54.

There was just one problem.

The supermarket that put together the baskets in the past was too busy with pick-ups and deliveries to accommodate the church this year. Realizing that families needed the food more than ever because of Covid-19 and work layoffs, the deacons of the church purchased supermarket gift cards instead. Each family received a $40 gift card.

"I can't express to you all enough how grateful the Lakeview community is to have Church of the Cross as an anchor of hope and comfort during this time," said Priscilla Hanes, Lakeview social worker. "The 33 families that came to Lakeview came by car, bike and even on foot to receive your generous gift. I witnessed a sense of comfort and relief in being able to deliver your gift to our families."

Church of the Cross also supports the Schaumburg Food Pantry with regular donations even though the church itself has closed its doors because of the pandemic.

Worship and other church activities are online.

Go to www.churchofthecross.online for information.