Community Connect has a couple of opportunities for gas, groceries and health that you don't want to miss!
Willie Wilson’s back in a giving mood… he’s got money for your gas and groceries this weekend. Starting at 7am this morning, the former mayoral candidate is giving away $50 gas cards at 17 area gas stations on a first come, first served basis until funds for each station run out. Then, $25 coupons will be given away at 4 grocery stores at various times this morning, while supplies last.
The $50 in free gas will be available at locations across the city, including:
- Citgo, 7601 S. Jeffrey Blvd.
- BP, 7850 S. King Drive
- Clark, 1400 E. 87th St.
- Citgo, 3601 W. 95th St.
- Mobil, 850 E. 63rd St.
- Amoco, 4402 W. Roosevelt Road
- BP, 342 E. 35th St.
- Mobil, 1201 W. 87th St.
- Shell, 8649 S. Ashland Ave.
- Super Save, 11100 S. State St.
- Super Save, 48 E. Garfield Blvd.
- Marathon, 340 S. Sacramento Blvd.
- Citgo, 1745 W. Foster Ave.
- BP, 3803 W. Roosevelt Rd.
- Citgo, 2801 W. 59th St.
- BP, 750 N. Wells St.
- Amoco, 7201 N. Clark St.
The $25 grocery coupons will be given out at the following locations and times:
- Pete’s Produce, 1411 W. 87th St. starting at 8 am
- Pete’s Produce, 1543 E. 87th St. starting at 8 am
- Seafood City Supermarket, 5033 N. Elston Ave. starting at 10 am
- Montrose Deli, 6601 W. Irving Park Rd., starting at 11 am
Then later this morning, 100 Black Men of Chicago are hosting their free Health & Wellness Expo at Chicago State University, Academic Library, 9501 S. King Drive with panels, support & resources for the well-being of both young people and adults.
You could also win in a drawing for 5 $5,000 pre-paid cards for donating blood, platelets or plasma at the event. It’s hosted by NBC5’s Art Norman and Mayor Brandon Johnson and Cook County Board President Toni Preckwinkle are scheduled to attend the opening ceremony.
Register for the event here and blood drive here.
& Remember, our community moves forward in the best way possible when we all get the help we need and give the help we can!