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
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.
Austin Coming Together
Free food to be given away Thursday in Austin
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Three boxes of grains, produce and meat will be distributed per household from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 13 at the corner of Leamington and Kinzie. You can walk or drive up.
hunger
Church launches community pop-up pantry Saturday
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Third Unitarian Church, 301 N. Mayfield Ave., is launching an outdoor pop-up pantry on Saturdays from 10 a.m. till noon, starting this Saturday, July 11. The pantry will distribute non-perishables, such as canned goods and possibly fresh produce. There will also be household items available, including cleaning supplies, toilet paper, diapers, hand sanitizer and face masks.
Community
Don’t go hungry
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Most days of the week, there are food pantries and other organizations offering help to West Side residents in need. Find the list here.
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.
Chicago Public Schools
CPS continues free meal distribution over spring break
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Five of the district’s Network 3 schools – including Brunson Elementary – will distribute food the week of April 6. Starting April 13, when e-learning resumes, free meals will be handed out at nearly 300 schools across the district, including 14 in Austin.
hunger
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
Donations being accepted for week-long benefit to fund Circle Urban Food Pantry
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Contributions can be made in person or online until June 9th. The goal is to raise at least $3,000.
charity
CROP walk charity event draws more than 100
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Austin food pantries will receive a portion of money raised at the annual walkathon held earlier this week.