Hanover Township to distribute holiday meal boxes

Hanover Township will distribute holiday meal boxes beginning Thursday, Dec. 19, at the Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Avenue, Hanover Park.

Meal boxes will also be distributed Friday, Dec. 20; Monday, Dec. 23; and Tuesday, Dec. 24. Meal boxes will be offered from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. each day, except for noon on Dec. 24.

“Due to food prices, a recent job loss or for whatever reason, the typical holiday meal is not a reality for many families in our community,” said Brian McGuire, Hanover Township supervisor. “Thanks to the generosity of numerous donors and the Hanover Township Foundation, we are able to provide families in need with a meal this holiday season.”

Last December, 416 meal boxes were distributed.

Residents are asked to register in advance by visiting the community center and presenting a valid ID or utility bill to be eligible to receive a meal box. Only one meal box per household.

Each box contains a frozen turkey or ham, canned fruits and vegetables, coffee, dessert, gravy mix, potatoes and stuffing mix.

This year’s holiday meal box sponsors include St. John the Evangelist in Streamwood, the Bartlett Rotary Club, Knights of Columbus Mary’s Millennium Council #12801, the Bartlett Lions Club, and the Streamwood Women’s Club.

Hanover Township serves more than 100,000 residents in portions of Streamwood, Elgin, Bartlett, Hanover Park, Hoffman Estates and Schaumburg.

To make a donation for the meal box distribution, or for information, call Hanover Township Human Services at (630) 540-9085.