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Aurora To Give Out Free Groceries In Time For Father's Day, Juneteenth
Up to 1,000 families will receive boxes of fresh meat and produce during the pop-up pantry, officials said.
AURORA, IL — The City of Aurora is helping locals prepare for Father's Day weekend and Juneteenth by giving out free groceries.
A pop-up pantry, in collaboration with the Northern Illinois Food Bank and Aurora Divine 9 Alliance, is planned for 9 a.m. June 14 at Phillips Park, 1000 Ray Moses Drive. Officials said up to 1,000 families will receive boxes of fresh meat and produce.
Ten random cars will also receive $50 gift cards.
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The event is first-come, first-served, so no prior online registration is needed. The line will form early on Smith Boulevard, officials said.
Participants will not have to show any identification to receive groceries.
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