Antioch food pantry seeks sponsors
Open Arms Mission Food Pantry is seeking sponsors for children in need of Christmas gifts this season.
Families in need will pick up gifts for their children in mid-December, and until then community members or organizations who would like to purchase gifts are invited to contact the food pantry. The mission serves residents in Lake Villa and Antioch townships. This year, the program is for children up to age 18, said Marytherese Ambacher, executive director of the food pantry. Individuals, families and groups from area churches or other organizations who adopt a family are asked to purchase and label gifts for drop off in December for parents to pick up, wrap and give to their children. Monetary donations are also welcome. Open Arms Mission Food Pantry, 1548 Main St., Antioch. For information or to register to adopt a family, call (847) 395-0309 and ask for Marytherese.