42K Pounds Of Food To Be Distributed Saturday In Aurora

AURORA, IL — Residents can stop by Waubonsie Valley High School in Aurora on Saturday to pick up free meals of chicken and rice.

Volunteers from the Laborers’ International Union of North America Local 68 are expected to hand out more than 20 tons of chicken and rice at a food-distribution event hosted by State Rep. Karina Villa.

The event at the high school, located at 2590 Ogden Ave., is set to run from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., though it could end earlier if all food is handed out before then, according to a news release.

The food is being donated by Amigos Meat and Martin Produce, the release states.

Patch has partnered with Feeding America to help raise awareness on behalf of the millions of Americans facing hunger. Feeding America, which supports 200 food banks across the country, estimates that in 2020, more than 54 million Americans will not have enough nutritious food to eat due to the effects of the coronavirus pandemic. This is a Patch social good project; Feeding America receives 100 percent of donations. Find out how you can donate in your community or find a food pantry near you.

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