Aurora Divine 9 Juneteenth food distribution provides free groceries to 1,000 families at Phillips Park
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David Sharos
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Summary
The Aurora Divine 9 Juneteenth Food Distribution event at Phillips Park provided free groceries to up to 1,000 families as a kickoff to Aurora's Juneteenth Week celebration. The drive-thru event, held in partnership with the Northern Illinois Food Bank and organized by Aurora in Black, the city's African American Heritage Advisory Board, and the Divine 9 collective, drew attendees as early as 5:30 AM. The event aimed to support those in need in the Aurora community.
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· 2 pulledI got here around 5:30 this morning and this is about the earliest I've been here. I've come before,
The event, which served as a kickoff to Aurora's Juneteenth Week celebration, was designed to provide free groceries to up to 1,000 families, according to a press release about the session.
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