“I Am Your Neighbor” Program Lets You Buy Meals from Local Restaurants for Those Struggling During Pandemic

Common Pantry’s “I Am Your Neighbor” program allows anyone ordering take-out or delivery from partnering restaurants to pick up the tab for neighbors struggling financially during the pandemic.

The food pantry at 3744 N. Damen Ave. is teaming up with chambers of commerce in Ravenswood, Lincoln Square, North Center, and Roscoe Village and a growing number of restaurants to offer the free meals for people who are “food insecure.”

Here’s how it works:

1. Call a participating restaurant and ask to donate to the “I am Your Neighbor” program or add an extra amount to your bill when making a purchase.

2. Pay the restaurant over the phone by credit card in any amount. The donation is added to the restaurant’s tab to be used for food ordered by someone in need.

3. The restaurant will post a sign in their window indicating they are participating in the “I Am Your Neighbor” Program.

4. Anyone in need can stop into a participating restaurant to order a carryout meal, just mention the “I Am Your Neighbor” Program and the meal is free.

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