Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant and ShareFest Will County will host a free food giveaway event on Saturday, May 25, from 9 a.m. until noon, or while supplies last, at the Will County Office Building, 302 N. Chicago Street, Joliet.
“This event is open to anyone in need of assistance with fresh food and groceries,” said County Executive Bertino-Tarrant. “ShareFest does an amazing job at ensuring the community has access to fresh and nutritious food options. Thank you to all the volunteers who make events like these possible.”
Registration or pre-approval is not required. Attendees are asked to enter the County Office Building parking lot from Scott Street and drive to where volunteers will pack their vehicle with groceries.
“We’re proud to be partnering with Will County to host this event for the second time in downtown Joliet,” said Sharefest Will County Founder Gary Cheney. “Last year, we distributed more than 58,000 pounds of food at this location. There clearly remains a need in our community for food assistance.”
Volunteer opportunities are available for this event, along with opportunities to help pack and sort food at the Sharefest Will County location in New Lenox. Volunteers provide critical support, with shifts available for loading food into vehicles, traffic control, and setting up and taking down. To sign-up as a volunteer, visit www.ShareFestWillCounty.org.
For more information or questions, please contact the Will County Executive Office at countyexec@willcounty.gov or call 815-740-4601.