Happy Monday, folks! Did you all have a great weekend? I had a great Saturday with a not-so-great Sunday thanks to a nagging cold and an agonizing Bears loss. But, it’s all good today. It’s a sunny 40 degrees in Chicago, which we will definitely take considering that it’s the middle of December! On Saturday, I participated in two service projects which I discovered on the Chicago Cares website. The first was Birthday Bingo at [...]
I’m trying to get better about doing recaps for the events that I attend…Here goes! In the past 24 hours, I’ve had the chance to take part in two GREAT events benefitting the Greater Chicago Food Depository! Wednesday night, I attended Heineken with a Heart, a bar event held at the always swanky Crimson Lounge. I got there towards the end of the event so I only heard the last two minutes of the amazing [...]
Everyone knows that Chicago winters are NO joke. Said winters tend to inspire tons of eating and tea-sipping! One of my personal favs is obviously soup! When I was working, I used to always stop by Soupbox on Chicago Ave or the soup stand in Foodlife. Yum… Okay, now for the free soup part! The Hideout (1354 W. Wabansia) will be serving free soup EVERY Wednesday from 5-8p. They aren’t charging a cover, and you [...]
The Kids’ Cafe is a space where teenagers can come to explore art, youth leadership and health and wellness. Students also work on school assignments and enjoy nutritious meals daily, provided by the Greater Chicago Food Depository. For more information, please click here! -kb P.S. As a bonus, there will be a live jazz performance by Nanette Frank and Friends beginning at 7p!
The Greater Chicago Food Depository is still accepting donations for its holiday food drive. You have until January 3rd to drop off non-perishable items at your local Dominick’s store. The economy has placed a greater strain on family resources and agencies like the GCFD are reporting an increase in need citywide. So, please do your part and pick up some extra food (if you can) and drop it in the bins at Dominick’s! -kb
