 Date of Release:
May 1, 2020
Point of Contact:
Kasey D. Morgan 847-377-3818
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Waukegan, Illinois
After an incredibly successful drive on April 23rd, Lake County Government partners will be hosting a second event and accepting donations of non-perishable items on Thursday, May 7th from 11 am until 1 pm at the Robert W. Depke Juvenile Justice Complex (24647 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Vernon Hills). There will be no need to exit your vehicle, simply pop open your trunk and volunteers who will be wearing masks and gloves will take the donation. At the completion of this drive, our employees will be delivering these items to more than a handful of Lake County food pantries.
Local pantries need nonperishable items such as canned soups, canned vegetables, canned fruit, peanut butter, pastas, and rice. Additionally, household cleaning products, hygiene products, and diapers are in great demand.
“During our initial food drive, were able to accept nearly six tons of food from elected officials, employees, and generous members of the public in only two hours. Because so many individuals expressed interested in helping, and the need is still so great, we are hosting another event to benefit various Lake County food pantries. No one should go hungry during the COVID-19 pandemic. The 19th Judicial Circuit, Lake County Government officials, the Lake County State’s Attorney Office, the Lake County Sheriff’s Department, the Lake County Coroner’s Office, and the Lake County Circuit Clerk’s Office are asking the community to assist us again with helping our friends and neighbors in a time of need and food insecurity,” said Chief Judge Diane Winter.
For additional information or questions regarding this event, please contact Kasey Morgan at kmorgan@lakecountyil.gov.
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