The Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry provided groceries & toiletries, a bag of apples and a frozen turkey to a record, over 300, needy Plainfield families this past week. Families picked up the items at the Food Pantry facility in the Plainfield Township Building, 22525 W. Lockport off Route 126. Distribution continued for several days, from Dec. 14 through Dec. 18.

Not thinking of their time and energy, all  volunteers expressed their thanks to all those whose contributions made it possible to serve record numbers of our neighbors.

Throughout the year, the Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry provides food and other basic household items (diapers, toilet paper, school supplies, etc.) to local residents of Plainfield School District 202, families and individuals who, otherwise, cannot afford these basics.

Please visit www.plainfieldfoodpantry.org for future food distribution dates, registration requirements and additional information.

The Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry is a registered IRS 501 (c) (3) organization, and as such, donations may be tax deductible. Over 82% of 2009 expenditures went directly to purchase items distributed to clients. The pantry welcomes direct donations of un-opened food and other non-perishables that have not exceeded the expiration date.

Frozen foods are also welcome.  Please call to confirm freezer availability and to schedule a drop-off. Individual donations may also be delivered to Hometown Fitness at 16108 S. Route 59, Plainfield. For food drives and other larger donations, please call to schedule an appointment for delivery or pick-up.

Cash donations are always needed and appreciated. Please make checks payable to Plainfield Food Pantry and either mailed or dropped off at: Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry, 22525 W. Lockport Road, Plainfield, IL 60544.