As part of its ongoing summer events line up, WBEZ Chicago partners with Harmonica Dunn and Suburban Unity Alliance for the second annual Food Aid Festival, a two-day musical celebration addressing food insecurity in Chicago’s West Side communities and neighboring suburbs.
Food Aid’s mission is to eliminate individuals and their families from experiencing hunger. Food insecurity should not exist, as the right to food is a human right. Through music and entertainment, Food Aid will serve as an important funding source for interconnected community organizations and initiatives aimed at addressing food insecurity.
Proceeds from this event will benefit Unity Fridges (SUA), Beyond Hunger, A House In Austin, Austin Eats Initiative, Best of Proviso Township, and Westchester Food Pantry.
WHEN
Saturday, August 26 (12:00 - 9:00 pm) and Sunday, August 27 (12:00 - 9:00 pm)
WHERE
- Day One: Exit Strategy Brewing Co. (7700 Madison Street, Forest Park)
- Day Two: Scoville Park (800 Lake Street, Oak Park)
WHO
- Day 1 artists include The Shams Band, The Heavy Sounds, Cheryl Tomblin (Pipes), and School of Rock (Oak Park).
- Day 2 artists include Second Hand News (Fleetwood Mac tribute), FURY, Michele McGuire, and School of Rock (Oak Park). Additional programming will be held at the Oak Park Library.
Tickets are available online to Day 1 ($20); admission is free to Day 2 (registration is recommended). Learn more and get tickets at https://www.wbez.org/events