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Stop by Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St. on Thursdays between 1 and 6 p.m. through the end of October. You can find Black-owned, farm-fresh produce, delicious juices and table-ready meals. Several forms of payment accepted. Eat healthy and support local businesses.
Light of Liberty Church, at 2 Washington Blvd. in Oak Park, will serve free lunch through Aug. 18, while New Life Ministries, 634 N. Austin Blvd., will provide both breakfast and lunch from July 10 through Aug. 18.
BUILD will host a free food sampling seminar Nov. 11 at 5100 W. Harrison St.
The Feb. 25 presentation explored how health is affected by racial identity, poverty and advertising.
New cooking classes are being offered at the Westside Health Authority.
Alice’s restaurant reopened earlier this year on Chicago Avenue, drawing old and new customers looking for soul food made by Alice Carter.