Palatine Township is now seeking donors for its annual Thanksgiving Basket program. In 2015, nearly 800 under-resourced township families received baskets full of all the traditional Thanksgiving dinner fixings (nonperishable items only).

Now through Friday, Oct. 28, those interested in supporting this program, either through a donated basket and suggested contents or through monetary donations, are being accepted by the township.

“Each year, we see the true generosity of our township residents through the Thanksgiving Basket program,” said Palatine Township Supervisor Sharon Langlotz-Johnson. “This, and our other giving programs, helps to take some of the stress off families who simply cannot afford all the extras.”

The township has a goal to increase distribution of the Thanksgiving Baskets by 10 percent compared to the number of families that were helped in 2015, which was 791. The list of suggested basket contents can be found on the Palatine Township website at http://palatinetownship.squarespace.com/thanksgiving-2016/.

Information is also available on the website for individuals who would like to give but don’t have time to shop. Monetary donations will enable the township to purchase items to include in the baskets.

Call (847) 358-6700 or email Lori Lindberg at llindberg@ palatinetownship.com.