PHOTOS: Needy Families Get Holiday Help From Darien Lions Club
Darien Lions Members, families and other volunteers load their cars/ vans and head out to make deliveries to almost 200 families in need in our area.
On Saturday morning, the parking lot at the Darien Park District bustled as volunteers played Santa to less fortunate families. The Darien Lions Club collected non-perishable food items for its 38th annual Food Basket program starting Nov. 24 this year and helped feed nearly 200 families. Presents and parishables were distributed and delivered to all area communities which included Darien, Downers Grove, Westmont, Willowbrook and Woodridge. Recipients are referred from local schools who identify students that need assistance. Lions Club Chairman Greg Ruffalo said, "We've seen the need grow every single year." The Darien Park District brightened the homes of many families Christmas weekend as well by providing toys for Darien children …
Shari gillespie
12:23 am on Monday, December 24, 2012
Great job lions club and park district! My dad and i enjoy helping out every year. What's Christmas if you can't give back to those in need . more ›