The United Relief Foundation's "Stock the Shelves" initiative
encourages people, organizations and businesses to join the Lifeline
of Hope and Help in keeping food pantry shelves stocked for
individuals, single parents and families in their time of need.
Based in Mount Prospect, URF has selected the village of Mount
Prospect's Human Services Food Pantry as the 2007 pilot program for
Stock the Shelves.
All donations are appreciated. however, those who bring a donation
of at least 10 cans (10 ounces of more) of undamaged food or two
unopened packages of disposable diapers to any Stock the Shelves
Founding Sponsors Location will receive one appreciation
certificate.
The receiving points for donations are:
Busse Car Wash, 113 E. Prospect Ave., (847) 255-1301;
Dave's Specialty Foods, 105 W. Prospect Ave., (847) 259-9510;
Neat-n-Cool Gifts, 113 W. Central Road, (847) 259-1975 and;
Ye Olde Town Inn, 18 W. Busse Ave., (847) 392-3750.
Direct donations to the Mount Prospect Food Pantry also can be made
to Village Hall, 50 S. Emerson St., (847) 870-5680. For Stock the
Shelves information or to find out needed food pantry items, those
interested can visit www.stocktheshelves.org. Sponsor information
can also be found at admin@stocktheshelves.org or by calling (847)
345-2413.
