Registration is open for the May 2 walk to fight hunger for both walkers and donors. The Hunger Walkathon West CROP Hunger Walk raises money to fight hunger both globally and locally. In the past, Hunger Walkathon West gave Cluster Tutoring money … [Read more...] about Sign up or donate to the CROP Hunger Walk May 2
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Teen-run Austin Harvest delivers produce and jobs
A transformed liquor store in Chicago's Austin neighborhood is now a pop-up market offering fresh produce for an area often hit with food insecurity. It's an effort by Austin teenagers, with funding from Chicago professional athletes, and the By the … [Read more...] about Teen-run Austin Harvest delivers produce and jobs
Fresh produce and more every Thursday in Austin
Forty Acres Fresh Market is hosting an Austin City Market every Thursday afternoon featuring fresh fruits and vegetables and other food from local vendors. The market is open from 1-6 p.m. at Austin Town Hall, 5610 W. Lake St., every Thursday until … [Read more...] about Fresh produce and more every Thursday in Austin
Pro athletes help Austin teens turn liquor store into food market
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
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
Former Cluster student steps up to feed students
When meal distribution was disrupted at Chicago schools during the unrest of protests over the police killing of George Floyd in Minneapolis, many nonprofits in the city filled the food gap. One of those was 360 Nation, a community group on the West … [Read more...] about Former Cluster student steps up to feed students
