Orland Park, IL – The Orland Park Veterans Advisory Board is spreading holiday cheer this season with its annual “Cookies for the Troops” collection drive, inviting residents to donate packaged cookies, candy, and small decorations to send to deployed service members.
According to the Village of Orland Park Recreation Department, donations can be dropped off at several locations from November 7 through November 19. Suggested items include store-bought or bakery cookies, hot chocolate, holiday cards, and small festive decorations. Residents are also encouraged to include a personal note or signed holiday card to accompany their donations.
Drop-off sites include Village Hall (14700 S. Ravinia Ave.), Sportsplex (11351 W. 159th St.), Orland Park Health & Fitness (14921 S. Ravinia Ave.), and Franklin Loebe Center (14650 S. Ravinia Ave.).
Additional special collection events will take place at Apple Chevrolet (8585 W. 159th St.) on Friday, November 7 from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., and at the Orland Park Public Library (14921 S. Ravinia Ave.) on Saturday, November 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
For more information, residents can contact the Orland Park Veterans Advisory Board at 708-403-6115 or via email at veterans@orlandpark.org.
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