This year marks the second-annual donation drive with over 60 locations to make a difference
Lake County, Ill. — The Lake County Health Department is now in its second year of Operation Dropbox, a donation drive dedicated to supporting more than 3,000 veterans and their families. Last year, Lake and McHenry counties together saw a record level of community support, with 132 organizations participating as drop site locations and 11,427 pounds of donations collected for Veterans Path to Hope (VPH).
"I’ve only been here a short time, and I’ve already grown so much," said one veteran who has benefited from VPH. "I plan to stay connected to VPH and the new connections I’ve made to help me stay on track.”
Volunteers from the Lake County Medical Reserve Corps (LCMRC) collect donations during the month of May.
"I'm hoping this year, we will see even more people participate in Operation Dropbox," said Lake County Health Department Executive Director Chris Hoff. "This is a great opportunity to donate and support our community, especially those who have sacrificed so much to serve our country."
The following items (new and unexpired) will be accepted at participating dropsite locations:
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 “Operation Dropbox represents the heart of our mission—community, compassion, and action," said VPH Executive Director Laura Franz. "We’re honored to be part of it and excited to see the impact we can make together this year. Events like Operation Dropbox remind us that our veterans are never alone. We’re excited and grateful to see our community show up in such a meaningful way.”
To make this event possible, LCHD has partnered with VPH, Lake County Division of Transportation, the McHenry County Health Department and volunteers from LCMRC.
Lake County: For a full list of participating dropsite locations, please view the event flyer or the Operation Dropbox website. For more information about VPH, 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 webpage.
McHenry County: For more information about the Operation Dropbox donation drive, please visit bit.ly/Operation-Dropbox-MCDH, email health-nursing@mchenrycountyil.govor call (815) 334-4500.
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