The Southwest Collective and Chicagoland Food Sovereignty Coalition will start the giveaway 1 p.m. Saturday. Fresh produce and pantry staples will be available.
GARFIELD RIDGE — A Southwest Side group will be handing out bags of free groceries Saturday at Garfield Ridge Baptist Church.
The Southwest Collective, in partnership with Chicagoland Food Sovereignty Coalition, will have fresh produce and pantry staples available starting 1 p.m. Saturday in the church lobby, 5520 S. Narragansett Ave.
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