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St. Sabina To Give Away More Masks And Food Wednesday

The giveaway starts at noon.

Jamie Nesbitt Golden
12:09 PM CDT on May 19, 2020
Packets of masks are distributed at the mask giveaway by the Dr. Willie Wilson Foundation at Mt. Vernon Baptist Church in Garfield Park on Saturday, May 9, 2020 in Chicago. | Colin Boyle/Block Club Chicago

AUBURN GRESHAM — St. Sabina Church will host another food and mask giveaway Wednesday afternoon as part of their ongoing effort to help those affected by the COVID-19 pandemic.

Staff and volunteers will distribute materials at noon from the church parking lot, 1210 W. 78th Pl. Residents have the option of driving up or walking up to receive packages.

The food is a donation from the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints.

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Jamie Nesbitt Golden

jamie@blockclubchi.org

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