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Wednesday, May 07, 2025Mayfestiversary to return Memorial Day Weekend, benefitting local food pantry
ABC7 / by Ramona Meadors / May 3, 2025 CHICAGO (WLS) -- Join Begyle Brewing and Dovetail Brewery as they host their ninth annual spring celebration: Mayfestiversary. The event heralds the return of Chicago's finest season and commemorating the 10th anniversary of Dovetail Brewery. Taking place on Memorial Day Weekend, Mayfestiversary invites the community to indulge in beer, food, music, and camaraderie. All ages are invited to gather in support of The Friendship Center, the neighborhood food pantry
Tuesday, April 15, 2025Lincoln Square Food Pantry Adds New Executive Director At A Critical Time For Nonprofits
Block Club Chicago / by Alex V. Hernandez / April 11, 2025 LINCOLN SQUARE — A new executive director has taken the reins of a Lincoln Square food pantry as the nonprofit continues to see an increase in demand from the community. The Friendship Center, 2711 W. Lawrence Ave., was founded in 1969 and serves more than 70,000 people in Albany Park, Lincoln Square, North Park, Ravenswood and West Ridge. Requests for food assistance spiked during the pandemic and remain high due to various factors, including
