The Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry reminds everyone that some needy families in our communities can not afford a holiday meal with loved ones. Anyone can help make the holidays special by:
• Attending the kick-off party Friday, Nov. 1, 5 p.m. to 8 p.m., Ballydoyle Irish Pub, 28 W New York Street, Aurora
• Drop off a frozen or fresh turkey Friday, Nov. 1, 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., Tredwell Coffee, 14 W. Downer Place, Aurora.
Live music, great food, and hot drinks, as well as a specially-crafted turkey sandwich. Bring the kids! Helps to teach children about the importance of giving back.
Cash donations for a complete turkey dinner for $40 can be made by visiting www.aurorafoodpantry.org and selecting “other” and “turkey” in the comment box.
• Purchase groceries for a hungry family at these stores:
Prisco’s Family Market 1108 Prairie Street, Aurora;
Cermak Fresh Market 1250 N. Lake Street, Aurora;
Food Market La Chiquita 1525 Douglas Road, Montgomery.
• Help at participating grocery stores with the grocery bags. To sign up visit aurorafoodpantry.org/volunteer.
• Make a financial gift online at visit aurorafoodpantry.org or mail a check (payable to Aurora Food Pantry, P.O. Box 2602, Aurora, IL 60507 Please put “Holiday Food Drive” in the memo line
When you support the Holiday Food Drive you can enjoy your holiday meal with loved ones even more, knowing that you have helped people all over our community do the same.
— Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry