Lavelle Law Charities Food Drive 2021
Lavelle Law • December 2, 2021
Watch this video for a behind-the-scenes look at the 2021 Lavelle Law Charities Food Drive. We delivered over two truckloads of food and household supplies and raised $8,620 for the Schaumburg Township Food Pantry. Our goal for this annual food drive is to help bring food, dignity, and hope to residents in need who rely on the food pantry. Thank you our collection box hosts, our corporate sponsor, Tony’s Fresh Market, and to everyone who donated!
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