Rep. Berrios hosts 4th Annual Holiday Food Drive!
November 30th, 2011
CHICAGO, IL – State Rep. Maria Antonia “Toni” Berrios (D-Chicago) will host her annual Holiday Food Drive in conjunction with Music Plant Group to assist local food pantries on Saturday, December 3 from 7:00 p.m. to 2:30 a.m. at Angels & Kings located at 230 N. Michigan Ave., in Chicago. This event is open to the public and the price of admission is one bag of non-perishable items for the needy.
“As all food pantries in my district are reporting at least a 45% increase in people asking for assistance this holiday season, it is crucial that we as a community help ensure these social services continue to have the resources to help families in need,” Berrios said. “No family should be without food on the table, especially during the holiday season.”
The Holiday Food Drive benefits a shelter for battered women and children along with other local food pantries within the 39th legislative district. In partnership with the Greater Chicago Food Depository, Berrios also keeps bins in her office to collect food for families year round. Statistics from the USDA suggest nearly a half-million children in the state are in households facing food insecurity.
“The loss of jobs is one of the main factors why so many more families in Illinois need assistance and are struggling to make ends meet,” Berrios added. “I am committed to continue hosting food drives and other outreach activities with local organizations to help families in our community and I encourage those who can spare just a little extra to help by donating a bag of non-perishable food items for those most in need.”
For more information, please contact Berrios constituent service office at (773) 736-3939.
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