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CHICAGO — People throughout the city are looking for ways to help people in need amid protests over the police killing of George Floyd.
Block Club compiled a list of fundraisers, cleanup events and food drives so you can help people — or get help.
Here’s where you can get or give help:
Cleanup Events
What: There will be two community cleanup events with city leaders. You can register online.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday
Where: 4201 W. Jackson Ave. and 2113 W. Marquette Ave.
What: A community cleanup with graffiti removal, trash pickup and more. Attendees are asking to bring cleaning tools if they have them.
When: 11 a.m. Saturday
Where: Lawndale Plaza between Kedzie and Homan avenues
What: The Chicago West Side NAACP branch is looking for businesses that need cleanup crews and volunteers who can help. To volunteer or add your business, email info@cwbnaacp.org. You can also donate to the group via PayPal at westsidenaacp@gmail.com.
Fundraisers
What: My Block, My Hood, My City is raising money to give to small businesses that have been damaged and stolen from in recent days. You can donate or sign up to volunteer online.
What: There’s an online fundraiser to help West Side businesses that were hit hard by looting and vandalism.
What: You can donate online to help Southwest Side businesses rebuild. The money will go toward cleanup materials, crews and more.
What: There’s an online fundraiser to help business owners in West Englewood.
What: The Westside Justice Center, which has been hosting cleanup events, is accepting donations. You can send funds to Kaleb-Autman on Venmo or KalebAutman on Cashapp.
What: Here’s a list of 10 Black-led organizations doing racial justice work in the city.
Food
What: There will be free groceries and supplies.
When: 2-6 p.m. Friday
Where: 343 E. 95th St.
What: A rapid response group is offering free food on the West and South sides.
When: 3-7 p.m. Friday at the Garfield Park Field House and 2 p.m. at the Hugs No Slugs Safe House
Where: Garfield Park Field House, 100 N. Central Park Ave., and Hugs No Slugs Safe House, 6427 S. Ashland Ave.
What: Fresh produce boxes will be given to people in need in West Humboldt Park.
When: 10 a.m. Saturday
Where: 3601 W. Chicago Ave.
What: GoodKids MadCity will give away food, masks and T-shirts.
When: 3-5 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Boxville 51, 320 E. 51st St.
What: Free food at an Austin pop-up pantry.
When: 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Thursdays through June 18
Where: By the Hand Club for Kids, 415 N. Laramie Ave.
What: Free food at following a My Block, My Hood, My City peace march through Chatham.
When: Peace walk begins at 10 a.m., meal giveaway at 11:30 a.m.
Where: March kicks off at 79th Street and Cottage Grove Avenue. Food giveaway in the parking lot of Providence Bank, 7949 S. Cottage Grove Ave.
• Food Resources In Chicago (City of Chicago)
• Chicago Food Pantries, Soup Kitchens & Food Banks (Homeless Shelter Directory)
Personal Protective Equipment
What: GoodKids MadCity will give away food, masks and T-shirts.
When: 3-5 p.m. Thursdays
Where: Boxville 51, 320 E. 51st St.
Other
What: Black people who feel unsafe traveling can reach out for help with safe passage, grocery delivery, dog walking and more by calling 773-217-8533 or emailing brownaid4blm@gmail.com. There’s also an online request form.
