Health & Fitness
Guns n’ Hoses Charity Softball Game Raises Money and Food Donations for New Lenox Township Food Pantry
On Saturday, September 7th the New Lenox Fire Protection District (NLFPD) and New Lenox Police Department (NLPD) competed in the 5th Annual Guns n’ Hoses Charity softball game at Lion’s Den Fields in New Lenox.
“This was the fifth year for the event,” stated NLFPD Chief Jon Mead. “We are very excited to finally bring the traveling trophy to the fire district.” This was the first year the NLFPD won the softball game with a score of 21-10.
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Each year the NLFPD and NLPD compete to raise money and food donations for the New Lenox Township Food Pantry. All of the proceeds raised go to help over 200 families who use the pantry as a supplemental resource to keep food on their shelves. This year the friendly competition was able to raise over $1500 in cash donations as well as non-perishable food items for the pantry.
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The major sponsors of the event giving $250 or more in donations were: Dan’s Towing, EVT Technologies, Lincoln Way Community Bank, Law Office of Michael R. Naughton, and Superior Towing.
Sponsors that donated at least $50 or more were: Jim and Kathy Yunker, Julie and David Taylor, El Burrito Loco, Louis Broccolo, and Mo’s Chinese Kitchen.
Other sponsors included: C.P. Meat Market, Inc., M.O. Graphics, Sports Authority, Sports Huddle, Sports Clips, and Walgreens.
The NLPD and NLFPD would also like to send a special thank you to Brittany Bender, a Lincoln Way Central High School student, who graciously sang the National Anthem prior to the game. Both departments would also like to thank Mayor Tim Baldermann for throwing out the first pitch this year and his continued support for the game and cause.
The primary mission of the New Lenox Fire and Ambulance Protection District is to provide a range of programs designed to protect the lives and property within New Lenox Village and Township from the effects for fires and sudden medical emergencies or exposure to dangerous conditions created by man or nature with professional, compassionate, and quality service.
