ABC7 Aurora Divine 9 Service the Community for Juneteenth

Rising inflation across the country as people deal with higher costs one group organized a pop-up pantry in aurora this morning about a thousand families lined up before dawn as mayor kowash reports this was not only about helping people in need but also a way to mark juneteenth this weekend

More than 150 people commemorating juneteenth in aurora today by giving back at a time it’s desperately needed the aurora divine nine alliance brings together alumni from black fraternities and sororities to partner with the northern illinois food bank it’s extremely gratifying you know this is a day i would never miss this is about

Community it’s about giving back and helping people who need help the need for that help is quite clear with cars lining up as early as three o’clock this morning one thousand families getting different fruits canned goods and other essentials that goes a long way with the current state of our economy because

Cost of groceries gas everything has went up and a lot of people can’t afford a lot of groceries some people in line also surprised with a 50 gas gift card that sense of community is what makes this service so special on juneteenth i’m a single mother and i go check by

Check and having these events actually really helped me to support my kid and feed him the june scene celebrations will continue through the weekend the city of aurora holding a juneteenth flag raising ceremony on sunday afternoon in downtown in aurora mayor kawash abc 7 eyewitness news

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