Dear Neighbors,

When it rains, it pours.

Recent ICE activity has terrorized our community, tragically separating some families, while others have lost income, either because they aren’t able to safely go to work or because of the effect this situation has had on businesses. This is on top of the ongoing harm caused by the government shutdown.

On Saturday, things may change dramatically for the worse as SNAP benefits (federal food aid) are on track to be cut off. The impact on our community will be severe.

That’s why I’m so deeply appreciative of a remarkable group of community activists who have come together to organize an emergency food and mutual aid drive this Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the ETHS Fieldhouse Parking Lot. I’m going to join them, and I hope you will, too.

Here is a list of the needed items that will be accepted – please bring what you can.

View a flyer for the event as well as a map that describes the flow of traffic you should follow. Please feel free to share far and wide.

In the face of these horrifying attacks, it’s been deeply inspiring to see community members stand up to support and protect one another. Let’s keep it up and continue doing all we can to keep our neighbors safe.

In Solidarity,
Daniel Biss
Mayor, City of Evanston
dbiss@cityofevanston.org