Bourbonnais, IL – A long-running community tradition continues this fall as Maternity BVM Catholic Church in Bourbonnais prepares for its 34th annual Harvest Sunday food drive. Volunteers are needed to assist with food pickup routes on Saturday, Nov. 9, as part of the large-scale effort to collect donations for local families in need.
According to the church, parishioners will begin by leaving food drive flyers on doorsteps across Bourbonnais on Nov. 1–2. The same routes—34 in total—will be revisited on Nov. 9 to collect donated nonperishable items.
Church organizers said each route represents “thousands of flyers and pick-ups,” requiring a large volunteer turnout to ensure all food donations are gathered efficiently. Volunteers are especially needed to cover one open route on Nov. 9, as one family will be unable to assist that day.
A sorting crew will also be working at the parish center on Nov. 9 to organize and prepare donations for distribution. Residents interested in helping can find sign-up details through the church’s social media posts or parish office.
Organizers encourage community members to pray for the safety and success of all participants as the event continues its mission of supporting local food pantries and families in need.
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