Irving Park Food Pantry's Winter Drive Heats Up as Final October Farmers Market Approaches
By Socialhood News · Il/Chicago/Irving Park ·
The Irving Park Community Food Pantry is in full swing with its annual Hat, Scarf & Glove Drive, collecting new winter accessories for registered clients in the 60641 and 60618 ZIP codes. These essential items will be distributed during their October distributions on the 1st, 8th, 14th, 15th, 22nd and 29th from 9 a.m. to noon to qualified clients and their families.
Meanwhile, residents can meet pantry volunteers at the final 2025 Independence Park Farmers Market of the season on Sunday, October 26th from 9am to 1pm. The market, sponsored by the Greater Independence Park Neighborhood Association (GIPNA), features local farmers' produce, quality meats, sweet treats, live music, and family-friendly activities. The pantry will staff a booth where neighbors can ask questions, explore volunteer opportunities, or donate to help community members in need. This appearance comes at an exciting time for the organization, which recently received a
With winter approaching, community support is crucial. Neighbors can donate through the pantry's Amazon registry or make monetary contributions online. Those interested in volunteering can stop by the farmers market booth to learn how to join the approximately 100 volunteers who help serve about 1,600 people monthly. Don't miss this opportunity to connect with a vital neighborhood resource while enjoying the final farmers market of the season!
Sources:
1. https://www.irvingparkfoodpantry.org/