North Township Trustee Frank J. Mrvan
The North Township Trustee’s Office is providing aid and gathering resources to help those impacted by COVID-19.
North Township, in coordination with the local Catholic Charities Food Pantry, is delivering food to seniors and residents with disabilities in East Chicago, Hammond, Highland, Munster and Whiting.
North Township Trustee Frank J. Mrvan said the staff aims to do same-day delivery with the maximum response time being within 24 hours. Food will be delivered before 6 p.m. Monday through Friday.
Any seniors or residents with disabilities should call 219-306-1344 if they would like food delivered to their homes.
In addition, North Township is partnering with the American Red Cross to host a blood drive from noon to 6 p.m. Wednesday at Wicker Memorial Park Clubhouse at 2215 Ridge Road in Highland.
Times will be set up to ensure safe distances between donors. Those who feel unwell or are awaiting test results for the flu or coronavirus are asked to not donate.
Donors should register ahead of time at redcrossblood.org to schedule a time to come in.
North Township case managers will assist clients on the phone from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Monday through Friday at 219-932-2530. North Township buses will not be in operation but transportation scheduling staff are working to provide transportation as needed through Triple A Express.
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Anna Ortiz
Night Crime/Breaking News Reporter
Anna Ortiz is the breaking news/crime reporter for The Times, covering crime, politics, courts and investigative news. She is a graduate of Ball State University with a major in journalism and minor in anthropology. 219-933-4194, anna.ortiz@nwi.com
