Dozens Of Families In Chicago Heights Are Provided Winter Coats, Food and Health Awareness Education
State Rep. Debbie Myers-Martin is picture with a Supporter of the BJ McCoy-Thomas Initiative. The BJ McCoy Initiative supports needed families by provided food and coat drives. Photo provided by Algernon H. Penn
on Friday to provide food, winter coats and health awareness education.
but BJ was not a smoker. However, she did have Rheumatoid Arthritis since her early twenties. When combined with Covid-19, both diseases can be deadly; and this was the case for BJ.
of them.”
In regard to local food insecurity McCoy-Pulphus said, “we are such dire need within this community. People are just thankful that they can help with food and coats whenever they do.” One
resident who chose to remain anonymous said that many
food pantry’s have food on Monday and are out of food
by Wednesday.
to be here and I’m happy to support the efforts of the
community.”
Stewart and David Garcia; IL State Representative Debbie
Martin-Meyers and Chicago 3rd Ward Alderwoman Pat
Dowell.
by supplying food and coats to those who needed
them.
and Wessal Services for Youth and Seniors, Inc.
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