Community Partnerships in Action!!
It started Thursday August 21, 2008 and has continued every 3rd Thursday of the month since - Bethel and its community partners, the Greater Chicago Food Depository, and New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, host the GCFD ProduceMobile, in the parking lot of the New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church on Washington and Kildare.
On every 3rd Thursday, from 9 A. to 11 A., hundreds of families from the Austin, West Garfield Park and East Garfield Park communities have the opportunity to receive fresh fruit and vegetables, FREE! – Absolutely no charge. It is a year-round Farmers Market.
Bethel hopes to gain the support and participation of other partner organizations that offer Voter Registration, as well as a healthcare partner that would offer free healthcare screening through a HealthCare Mobile Unit – making every 3rd Thursday a complete day.
Volunteers are needed to assist in distributing the produce. Individuals, School Groups, Senior Groups, Co-Worker Groups and/or Girl & Boy Scouts are always welcome to participate. For additional information and to volunteer, contact Sister Mary Bender, New Mount Pilgrim Missionary Baptist Church, 773. 287.5051. |
