Community
Austin churches distributing food to those in need
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Several churches and organizations are distributing food to those in need on Chicago’s West Side and nearby suburbs. No one should go hungry, especially at this time of year.
Community
Turkey giveaways Monday
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Turkeys will be distributed on a first come, first served basis starting at 11 a.m. Nov. 23 at 5713 W. Chicago Ave.; and beginning at 12 p.m. at Michele Clark High School, 5101 W. Harrison St., and 5744 W. Chicago Ave. If you aren’t able to stop by one of the Austin sites during these times, turkeys are being distributed elsewhere throughout the city.
Community
Food giveaway Saturday
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Groceries will be distributed – while supplies last – from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Sept 26 at Helping Hand M.B. Church, 538 N. Lavergne Ave. PPE also will be available. Walk or drive up.
Community
Food giveaway on Thursday
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Austin residents can get free produce, dried goods and meat from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Aug. 27 at the corner of Leamington and Kinzie. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first-served basis while supplies last. The event is being organized by Austin Coming Together and the Greater Chicago Food Depository.
Community
Get fresh produce and more Thursday at two Austin sites
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Austin Coming Together in partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository will be distributing food from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. July 30, while Forty Acres Fresh Market will hold its weekly pop-up market at Austin Town Hall from 1 to 6 p.m.
Community
Free food pop-up in Austin Thursday
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West Side residents can pick up free food on Thursdays starting May 14 at By The Hand Club For Kids, 415 S. Laramie. The pop-up pantry will be available on Thursdays from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. through June 18. It’s one of several being held throughout the city.
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Austin food banks see big demand
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West Side residents needing help feeding their families can visit weekly food banks operated by St. Martin de Porres Church, Hope Community Church and Fraternite Notre Dame. The Police Department’s 15th District has also been distributing food.
Community
Produce pop-up tonight in Austin
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Stop by the Westside Health Authority’s Good Neighbor Campaign meeting from 6 to 8 p.m. March 10 at 5437 W. Division. Forty Acres Fresh Market will be selling fresh produce; cash, credit card and SNAP will be accepted.
Community
Produce pop up this weekend in Austin
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Forty Acres Fresh Market will hold its monthly produce pop up in Austin on Jan. 10 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; on Jan. 11 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Jan. 12 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. The featured local chef will be Nubian Catering.
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Don’t miss this month’s fresh produce market
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Stop by 5051 W. Chicago Ave. on Friday, Sept. 13 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.; on Saturday, Sept. 14 from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and on Sunday, Sept. 15 from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be free samples, recipe cards, giveaways and more. The featured chefs will be Chemistry Catering on Friday, Egg Rolls Etc. on Saturday and Two Sisters Catering on Sunday.