regional palos park police cadet food drive 2022

Palos Park Police Cadet food drive underway

The Palos Park Police Cadet program is in holiday season mode and the program’s annual Holiday Food Drive is well underway.

Cadets are looking for donations of non-perishable foods such as canned goods or boxed goods.

The cadets will accept donations at the Palos Park Police Department, 8999 W. 123rd Street.

Collections will continue through January 1.

All donations will go to local Food Pantries that help families within the Palos area.

To request a pick-up and more information, call 708-671-3770.  

Drop-off sites for the food drive include:

  • Palos Park Recreation Center, 8901 W. 123rd Street
  • Palos Park Library, 12330 Forest Glen Blvd.
  • Palos Park Metra Station, 12200 S. 82nd Avenue
  • Village of Palos Park Kaptur Administrative Center, 8999 W 123rd Street

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