Volunteers needed for Food Pantry drive September 8

This in from Illinois Democratic Network's Niles Township DemNet...

Collected during the June collection at Jewel.

Hi Everyone,

We've planned ahead for the September food drive for the Niles Township Food Pantry, knowing that everyone's schedule gets filled quickly that month.

Our September drive is set for Saturday, September 8th, at the Jewel near Old Orchard, 9949 N. Skokie Boulevard in Skokie.

On Saturdays, the Jewel is busiest from 9:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., so we will be covering those hours. We like to have four volunteers for each shift so we can cover both entrances.

Can you help? Please let me know your availability for one or more of the shifts and indicate your first, second, and third choice. I'll confirm your scheduled time after I receive responses.
The shifts are:
9:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 12:30
12:30 – 2:00
2:00 – 3:30

Cathy Struzynski can still use volunteers for the drive on Sunday, August 19th. Please let her know if you can help and what times you're available at cathystruzynski@yahoo.com.

Thanks so much for all you do!

Leah Yarrow
lkyarrow@yahoo.com

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Fundraiser for Niles Township Food Pantry November 11

This in from Elaine Monterola and Friends of the Niles Township Food Pantry...

I'd like to invite you to a fundraising benefit supporting the Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation.

Friday, November 11, 6 - 9 p.m.
at
Hackney's on Lake
1514 E. Lake Ave
Glenview

There will be passed hors d'oeuvres and soft drinks, as well as a silent auction.
Auction items include Chicago Wolves tickets, spa visits, wine, Museum of Science and Industry passes, yoga, jewelry and more.

There is a $10 suggested donation at the door, enough to provide meals for an individual for approximately one week.

The food pantry is facing the highest demands in the 5 years.

To RSVP or ask questions, such as where to send a check if you can't make it to party, contact Christine Render at christinebrender@hotmail.com or 847-924-3634.

All donations are tax deductible. 
Checks may be written to "Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation."

Monetary donations raised at this event will go a long way. 100% of your contribution will support the purchase of food and food packaging supplies.

The Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation is a 501(c)3 organization helping feed 3,500 men, women and children per month in the villages of Skokie, Lincolnwood, Golf and sections of Morton Grove, Niles and Glenview. During these difficult times, providing food to our struggling neighbors helps tide them over and allows them to pay other bills, like rent, utilities and medication. One of the 650 Greater Chicago Food Depository members, the Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation relies on other organizations and donations to meet the needs of the township. 

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Volunteers needed for Niles Township Food Pantry food drive on July 16

This in from Cathy Struzynski...

The July food drive is set for July 16, 2011 at the Dominicks in Morton Grove, located on Dempster, at the southeast corner of Dempster and Waukegan. Volunteers are needed from 9:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. and we would like four volunteers for each shift. Please let me know your availability for one or more of the shifts and indicate your first, second and third choice for each possible shift. Once I receive responses, I will confirm your scheduled time. The shifts are:

9:30 – 11:00
11:00 – 12:30
12:30 – 2:00
2:00 – 3:30
3:30 – 4:30

The last shift includes assisting in unloading the food at the Food Pantry.

Significantly more people are using the Food Pantry and our contributions are invaluable. Cynthia Carranza, the Food Pantry Director, is very grateful for our efforts and the food we collect is distributed in just a few days. Volunteering for at least one shift is an easy way to help our less fortunate neighbors. Please respond with your availability, indicating the number of shifts you can cover and your first, second and third choice for each shift.

Thanks for your help and I look forward to hearing from you.

Have a happy Fourth of July weekend.

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