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‘BITE CLUB’ FUNDRAISER RUNS THROUGH APRIL

Something BIG is brewing this month in Irving Park: Two chefs. Two epic bites. One mission.
Introducing BITE CLUB!
This April, Wurst Behavior and Taquizas Valdez are teaming up for a brand-new month-long fundraiser supporting the Pantry!
Chef Art Wnorowski & Chef Ivan Valdez are throwing down with two flavor-packed collab creations:
# Beef Birria Pierogi ($17) – Available only at Wurst Behavior, this plate featuring five golden pierogi, crispy onions, savory consome and cilantro crema is handmade by Chef Art, with beef birria by Chef Ivan
# Andouille Sausage Cali-Style Breakfast Burrito ($17) – You can try Chef Ivan’s massive Cali-style breakfast burrito loaded up with scrambled eggs, crispy fries, Muenster cheese, black beans, pickled red onions, avocado-jalapeño crema, cilantro, and a juicy andouille sausage crafted by Chef Art, only at Taquizas Valdez
For every collab menu item ordered, $1 will be donated to Irving Park Community Food Pantry. Eat good, do good—let’s fight hunger together!
Available all April long at Wurst Behavior & Taquizas Valdez. Let’s get ready to MUNCH!

For more details, visit (2) Bite Club: Wurst Behavior and Taquizas Valdez Pantry Fundraiser | Facebook

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BASKET DONATIONS NEEDED!

Spring Basket Drive Donations Needed

The Pantry will host its annual spring basket program starting in late March, providing clients’ children 12 and under with baskets of toys and goodies. We seek donations of plastic bucket-style Easter baskets, plastic eggs filled with candy or toys, plush animals, wrapped candy, small toys and other treats.

Donate through our Amazon Wish list or drop off items at Big Helpers at 4184 North Elston Avenue, 10am-4pm, Monday through Friday, or on the enclosed front porch at 3833 N. Tripp Avenue any time.

For more details, contact Craig Shutt at craigshutt@gmail.com

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NO INSIDE SHELTER AVAILABLE

We regret to say that we have very limited shelter out of the elements for those waiting in line to enter and register. Please dress appropriately for waiting outdoors for what could be a significant amount of time, especially in very cold or inclement weather. We are sorry for the inconvenience and will try to move the line along as quickly as possible!

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CLIENTS - BRING YOUR OWN BAGS

The Pantry will no longer have plastic bags available to provide to clients as of Wednesday, March 6th, 2024. Clients must bring their own reusable bags to take food home. Several resusable bags will be provided in March during the client’s first visit, and they are encouraged to bring their own. Those who don’t bring their reusable bags after their first visit will be offered leftover cardboard boxes to gather their groceries together.