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Support the West Suburban Community Pantry with Mascots for Meals

Fighting hunger takes a year round commitment, and Liberty Tax Service welcomes community and business support to help the West Suburban Community Pantry stock up NOW.  A $1,000 donation goal is underway at the Liberty Tax Service office, located at 8280 Janes Avenue in Woodridge. 

The Liberty Tax Service office will hold a cash donation collection event from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday, Feb. 5. 

Liberty has planned a day of family fun and entertainment with “MASCOTS FOR MEALS” - including face painting, temporary tattoos, balloons, photos with the mascots, popcorn, cotton candy and more! 

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Some of the businesses that are supporting this worthy cause are Buffalo Wild Wings, Aloft Hotel, McDonald’s, Arby’s, It’s All About Hair, Sam’s Club, Walgreens, State Farm Insurance, the Fire Department, the Police Department, the Woodridge Community Resource Center, and the Woodridge Area Chamber of Commerce.  Plus there will be a special appearance by Ozzie of the Kane County Cougars from noon to 1 p.m..  You won’t want to miss it!!!!

Here’s how it works:  Bring in cash donations and/or buy raffle tickets at the festival on Feb. 5 AND enjoy this FREE Event for the Entire Community!

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Since the incorporation in 1992, their client base has expanded from six communities in Southwest DuPage to include all of DuPage County. In fiscal year 2010, they provided food for 37,416 persons, including 16,888 children and 2,646 senior citizens, with 1.2 million pounds of food. They have also provided over 100,000 diapers for their youngest clients.

About Liberty Tax Service

Call 866-871-1040 to be directly connected to the nearest Liberty Tax office.  Liberty Tax Service is the fastest growing retail tax preparation company in the industry’s history.  Founded in 1997 by CEO John T. Hewitt, a pioneer in the tax industry, Liberty Tax Service has prepared over 8,000,000 individual income tax returns. With 41 years of tax industry experience, Hewitt stands as the most experienced CEO in the tax preparation business, having also founded Jackson Hewitt Tax Service (NYSE:JTX). 

Liberty Tax Service provides computerized income tax preparation, electronic filing, refund loans, and online filing through eSmart Tax.  Each office offers customers audit assistance, a money back guarantee, and free tax return checking


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