Shepherd of the Prairie to host April 22 food drive for Grafton Food Pantry
Shepherd of the Prairie Lutheran Church, 10805 Main St. in Huntley, will hold a food drive to benefit Grafton Food Pantry on Saturday, April 22, from 8:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
"We are pleased to continue being a local source to help provide solutions to the pressing needs in our own community," said Jeff Ottens, food drive coordinator at Shepherd of the Prairie. "Our volunteers will be on hand in the parking lot to provide assistance with the food collection."
According to Harriet Ford, board of directors, Grafton Food Pantry, the needs are urgent and the most critical items include: personal hygiene products; shampoo/conditioner, mouthwash, toothpaste, toothbrushes, and floss; deodorant and band aids.
"In addition, other items needed are household cleaning supplies of all kinds and detergent," Ford said.
Gift/gas cards are very helpful in assisting Grafton Food Pantry clients. Monetary donations are welcome and extend the reach to help others. Checks should be written to Grafton Food Pantry.
With every $1 donation, the Grafton Food Pantry is able to purchase an equivalent of $8 for food to help those in need. Checks should be made payable to Grafton Food Pantry.
The Grafton Food Pantry in Huntley serves individuals in need from Huntley, as well as portions of Algonquin, Lake in the Hills, and Crystal Lake.