Help Make a Difference
Monetary donations to Palatine Township Foundation, Inc., a 501(c)(3) (formerly known as Needy Family Fund) are tax deductible and truly impact the lives of others experiencing financial or other life challenges. These donations can be made via credit or debit card, by clicking the “Donate” button at the top right of this page, or by a check that is mailed/dropped off at Palatine Township, 721 S. Quentin Road, Suite 101, Palatine, Illinois, 60067. Checks should be made payable to: Palatine Township Foundation, Inc. Donations are used to buy both nonperishable and fresh food in bulk at greatly reduced prices, due to Palatine Township being a member of the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
There are wish lists at Amazon, Chewy, Target and Walmart where you can purchase items and have them directly sent to the Palatine Township Food Pantry. Please click the buttons below to make donations through the affiliated merchants.
* Please select the Palatine Township’s Gift Registry Address as the delivery address. Include your email, phone number and address on the Amazon donation so that we can send you a receipt. Thank you.
Outreach Department
Palatine Township outreach programs are coordinated and administered to help families and individuals who are experiencing financial hardship. Outreach programs are a community service provided by the Township with a goal of continuously improving the quality of life for our residents. Eligible recipients must live within the Palatine Township boundaries. These programs also have links to retailers where residents can purchase and have donations shipped directly to Palatine Township.
Annual Programs
Easter Basket Program
Palatine Township’s Easter Basket Program connects local children ages 12 and under with donors who purchase fully filled Easter baskets.
Palatine Township distributes to approximately 1,000 children each year.Donations accepted February-March
Back to School Supplies Program
Palatine Township’s Back To School Supplies Program collects backpacks and school supplies for eligible students Kindergarten through 12th grade within Township boundaries. Palatine Township distributes approximately 1,000 backpacks each year, as well as supplying IPad insurance for high school students. Donations accepted April-August
Thanksgiving Basket Program
Palatine Township’s Thanksgiving Basket Program collects non-perishable items from residents to give families everything needed to prepare a traditional Thanksgiving meal, plus a gift card for a fresh protein. Donations accepted October-November
Angel Tree Program
Palatine Township’s Angel Tree Program provides gifts to individual children, and senior citizens residing in specific assist living facilities and for those that utilize the Palatine Township Senior Center. Donations Accepted November-Mid-December
Adopt-A-Family Program
Palatine Township’s Adopt-A-Family provides gifts to families in need from this donor-funded program, families can participate up to three times in their lifetime. Donations Accepeted August-November
Toy Drive
Palatine Township’s Toy Drive provides under-resourced families in our community, those new to the Township, or those who missed registration, with Christmas gifts for their children 18 years of age and younger. Donations accepted in December