A group of teenagers from Austin got a boost from Chicago professional athletes to open a new food market for the Austin community. Austin, with only two stores where residents can buy healthy fresh food, has long been known as a food desert even … [Read more...] about Pro athletes help Austin teens turn liquor store into food market
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New pop-up food pantry now running in Austin
Austin neighbors who are facing hunger issues because of the COVID-19 pandemic are welcome at a pop-up food pantry each Saturday morning through the end of August at Third Unitarian Church. The pantry will be open from 10 a.m. to noon every Saturday … [Read more...] about New pop-up food pantry now running in Austin
Volunteers needed for Austin pop-up food pantry
Families in Austin facing hunger issues because of the COVID-19 pandemic can pick up free boxes of food in their neighborhood every Thursday until June 18. But the pantry could use some volunteer help. In collaboration with the Greater Chicago Food … [Read more...] about Volunteers needed for Austin pop-up food pantry
