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Will County Executive Bertino-Tarrant hosting produce pop-up in Monee

Fresh fruits and vegetables ready for distribution at a Fresh Produce Pop-Up event earlier in the Summer. Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant will be hosting another pop-up event on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at New Hope Christian Community Church, 4700 W. Court St. in Monee.

Will County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant is hosting a pop-up event in Monee for Will County residents to receive free, fresh fruits and vegetables.

The drive-up event is on Tuesday, Sept. 23 at New Hope Christian Community Church, 4700 W. Court St. in Monee and is available to all Will County residents.

“During a period of rising food prices, these events help connect local households with healthy food options and resources about local organizations that can provide assistance,” County Executive Jennifer Bertino-Tarrant said in a release announcing the event. “Our goal is to make it easier for residents to connect with food resources in their community.”

Fresh produce will be distributed from 3 to 4:30 p.m., or while supplies last. Registration is not required. The event is a drive-up event with on-site instructions for lining up a vehicle. Food will be distributed on a first-come, first served basis.

For more information, call 815-740-4678 or email countyexec@willcounty.gov.

Judy Harvey

Judy Harvey

News editor for The Herald-News. More than 30 years as a journalist in community news in Will County and the greater Chicago region.