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Food pantries respond to rising need for assistance in Austin

By Francia Garcia Hernandez | August 10, 2022

Amid rising food and gas costs, local groups are helping West Side residents through pop-up pantries and home delivery programs, as well as longstanding food pantry locations.

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.

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Church launches community pop-up pantry Saturday

By Mateusz Janik | July 10, 2020

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.

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Free meals for needy youth started this week

By AustinTalks | June 15, 2017

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.

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Donations being accepted for week-long benefit to fund Circle Urban Food Pantry

By AustinTalks | June 2, 2017

Contributions can be made in person or online until June 9th. The goal is to raise at least $3,000.

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Free summer meals start June 27th

By AustinTalks | June 24, 2016

The Greater Chicago Food Depository’s lunch bus begins Monday and runs through Sept. 2 at several locations throughout the city, including the Austin branch library, 5615 W. Race St.