Visit one of 40 sites throughout Lake County to support local veterans.
Lake County, Ill. — The Lake County Health Department, along with community partners, is excited to launch Operation Dropbox donation drive to support local veterans. The month-long drive will run from May 1 to May 31, taking place across Lake County at participating businesses, churches, and organizations.
“We are excited to have 40 locations all across Lake County that will be available to accept donations throughout the month of May,” said Emergency Management Coordinator Patti Corn. “Thanks to the collaboration with the community and our partners at the McHenry County Health Department, we are hopeful that it will be a great success.”
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The following items (new and unexpired) will be accepted at participating dropsite locations:
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Progresso/Chunky Soups
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Sardines
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New Pillows
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Chef Boyardee
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Shelf-Stable Milk
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Manual Can Opener
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Hormel Chili
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Salad Dressing
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Household Cleaners
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Canned Beef Stew
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Laundry Detergent
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Paper Products (paper towels, toilet paper, etc.)
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Corned/Roast Beef Hash
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Dish Soap
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Plastic Silverware, Paper Plates, and Bowls
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Manwich
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Condiments
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Garbage Bags (13-gallon and 65-gallon bags)
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Canned Chicken/Tuna/Spam
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Apple Sauce
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Full-Size Personal Hygiene Products
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Macaroni and Cheese
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Fruit Cups
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New Socks (men and women)
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Bottled Juice (all varieties)
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Cereal
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Coffee Pots and Supplies
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Canned Fruit
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Sugar
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Cookware (pots, pans, utensils, etc.)
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Granola Bars
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Peanut Butter / Jelly
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Walmart Gift Cards and Gas Cards
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All supplies donated will directly support Lake County Veterans and Family Services and Veterans Path to Hope, local organizations whose purpose is to support local veterans in need in the areas of housing and employment assistance, transitional living, basic needs (food, furniture, household goods, etc.), peer support activities, caregiver training, and counseling.
To make this event possible, the Lake County Health Department has partnered with Lake County Veterans and Family Services, Veterans Path to Hope, Lake County Division of Transportation, the McHenry County Health Department and volunteers from the Lake County Medical Reserve Corps.
Operation Dropbox, now in its sixth year in McHenry County and first year in Lake County, is an annual county-wide donation drive that runs during the month of May. Donations are collected at drop site locations throughout Lake County by Medical Reserve Corps volunteers and delivered to Veterans Path to Hope.
Lake County For a full list of participating dropsite locations, please view the event flyer. For more information about Lake County Veterans and Family Services and Veterans Path to Hope, please call (815) 321-4673 or visit veteranspathtohope.org. Those interested in Medical Reserve Corps volunteer opportunities can visit the Lake County Medical Reserve Corps wepbage.
McHenry County For more information about the Operation Dropbox donation drive, please visit bit.ly/Operation-Dropbox-MCDH, email health-nursing@mchenrycountyil.gov, or call (815) 334-4500.
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