Our 2nd Relief Event

Project H.O.O.D. and New Beginnings Church Holds Second Food Relief Event

Chicago–Project H.O.O.D. and New Beginnings Church of Chicago held a second Relief Event on Saturday, June 20, 2020. With the help of sponsors and individual donors to our Relief Fund, we served over 6,100 families.

Volunteers arrived at 8:00 a.m. and were ready to serve at 10:00 a.m.

The line of cars stretched nearly two miles.

Executive Director Pastor Corey B. Brooks with Project H.O.O.D. Board Members Jim Oberweis of Oberweis Dairy and Michael Paulsen of Lockton Companies.

Volunteers load the trunk of a relief recipient with fresh produce, meat, books, and other supplies

A volunteer holds up books donated by Bernie's Book Bank. Bernie's donated thousands of age-specific books all the way to the eighth grade

Corey Brooks takes a break with friend and mentor Pat Milligan, Sr. of Chicago's Metro Ford.

Jason Goff (pink shirt) and Dave Selbst (not pictured) both donated food for the Relief Event

The star of the show was eight-year-old Alanah White.

Alanah, the granddaughter of a New Beginnings Church member, helped all day with a smile on her face.

Thank you, Alanah!

We thank all of the volunteers who made it a great event!

As our country opens, there are still many people who need our help. Please make a donation to our Relief Fund today.