Common Pantry's I Am Your Neighbor Party: 15 Years of Community & Celebration

WHEN: Friday, October 2, 7:00-11:00 p.m.
WHERE: Artifact Events
4325 N Ravenswood Ave., Chicago, IL 60613

WHAT: Common Pantry’s I Am Your Neighbor Party is turning 15! Fifteen years of a party with a
purpose. Fifteen years of fun, food, drinks, and live music to celebrate the impact we make on our
neighbors. As food and housing costs continue to rise and growing numbers of our neighbors lose
access to vital public benefits like SNAP and Medicaid, now is the time to get engaged and
support food access.

To celebrate this milestone we’re going all out and you don’t want to miss! The party includes:

● We will be joined by 30+ food and drink vendors, of which Volo Restaurant Wine Bar and
Begyle Brewing have been at every party. As a true foodie paradise, guests can get bites
from neighborhood staples or try something new from a local gem.
● An entire floor of party games including mini golf, connect four, cornhole, pop-a-shot, and
more!
● A silent auction with robust offerings and two raffle options: an exclusive Golden Raffle to
win a trip of your choice or our unCommon Carat Raffle with the opportunity to win 2 carat
natural diamond earrings.
● Featuring a line up of live music from Things That Fly, The Larry Brown Band, and The
Simpletones.
● New additions to amp up the fun: A casino floor and a high stakes poker tournament with a
grand prize; The revival of the beloved Hidden Cove for one night only for classic karaoke.

This is a party that has something for everyone and you’re guaranteed to have fun!
Tickets are currently $175 with all proceeds benefiting Common Pantry and greater access to
fresh, nutrient dense foods. Tickets will increase on September 18th so get it now.

WHY: This is a party with a purpose - raising funds to directly fight food insecurity in Chicago. Since
1967, Common Pantry has been dedicated to meeting the needs of the community with dignity by
providing nutritious food, nutrition education, and social services; and the need has never been
greater. Every ticket purchased can provide 525 meals for guests, so why not support our mission
and celebrate the work we do for the community year round.

RESOURCES: Find more background information at commonpantry.org and Common Pantry digital
assets.

MEDIA CONTACT: Laine Kaehler lainek@commonpantry.org 773-327-0553 ext 806
Margaret O’Conor director@commonpantry.org 773-327-0553 ext 805