Hanover Township to distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes

Hanover Township will distribute Thanksgiving meal boxes to families beginning from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 19, at the Hanover Township Astor Avenue Community Center, 7431 Astor Ave., Hanover Park. Registration is required at the Community Center.

Meal boxes will also be distributed from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 20, and 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. Friday, Nov. 21, while supplies last. Residents must provide a valid ID or food pantry card. Only one meal box will be distributed per household.

Last year 575 Thanksgiving meal boxes were distributed to township families.

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

Thanksgiving meal box sponsors include St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church of Streamwood, Knights of Columbus Mary’s Millennium Council #12801, the Streamwood Woman’s Club, and the Kiwanis Club of Streamwood.

For information on meal box registration, call the Hanover Township Department of Human Services, at (630) 540-9085, or visit the community center.