We're teaming up with the Greater Chicago Food Depository to help fight hunger this holiday season. Hunger affects all communities, even in our most affluent neighborhoods.
On a Tuesday night at All Saints Episcopal Church in the Ravenswood neighborhood on the North Side, in conjunction with Ravenswood community services, a full hot meal is provided in the Parish Hall.
While in the sanctuary, a food pantry gives away groceries to those in need, an outreach program initiated by the church some 18 years ago.
"We advertised in the neighborhood and two people came and we gave away two bags of groceries. Tonight, sadly, on some level, we may see 300-350 people or more," Church Rector Bonnie Perry said.
Preparing the meals takes work, and here at All Saints, it's a family affair. Some are volunteers, some are church members. Some old and some young, they work side by side pitching in.
There's a vibe there that's unmistakable: There's a strong sense of community, and a welcoming environment where food and fellowship go hand in hand.
"We like to say, and some people think it's kind of corny, people come here to be fed, and that doesn't always mean food." Executive Director Wendy Vasquez said.
Pastor Perry knows many of those who are dining tonight, because they're her neighbors for the most part who just need a little extra help.
"On this block we have million dollar homes and we have people from this block who are coming for bags of groceries. This lack, this need is everywhere," Perry said.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:47 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:47:40 GMT
The National Weather Service has extended a tornado warning for northwestern Sullivan County in central New York. The warning is in effect until 2:15 p.m.
The National Weather Service has extended a tornado warning for northwestern Sullivan County in central New York. The warning is in effect until 2:15 p.m. Anyone in the path of the tornado, seek shelter in a basement or an interior room away from windows.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 1:00 PM EDT2013-05-22 17:00:29 GMT
An emotional funeral service has been held for a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police.
An emotional funeral service has been held for a Hofstra University student who was accidentally shot by police. Andrea Rebello's family followed the pastor Wednesday as he led her white cloth-draped coffin to the altar at St. Teresa of Avila Church in Sleepy Hollow, N.Y.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:55 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:55:01 GMT
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Jersey shore town is celebrating a milestone as it rebuilds from Superstorm Sandy. Belmar officials will reopen their 1.3-mile boardwalk that was destroyed by the October storm.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:27 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:27:26 GMT
Black and Hispanic men are more likely to be stopped in the Bronx and Brooklyn than other boroughs, according to an analysis of police street stop data released Wednesday by the New York Civil Liberties Union.
Black and Hispanic men are more likely to be stopped in the Bronx and Brooklyn than other boroughs, according to an analysis of police street stop data released Wednesday by the New York Civil Liberties Union.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 12:10 PM EDT2013-05-22 16:10:42 GMT
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police.
The NYPD arrested a suspect in the latest anti-gay attack in the city, said police. The incident Monday night involved two men, who police say, had met at the Bowery Mission and went out drinking together in the East Village. Roman Gornell, 39, was arrested on Wednesday.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:23 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:23:21 GMT
Ex-congressman Anthony Weiner whose career imploded after raunchy tweets said in a YouTube video announcement that he's in the New York City mayoral race.
Ex-congressman Anthony Weiner whose career imploded after raunchy tweets said in a YouTube video announcement that he's in the New York City mayoral race. A poll released Wednesday placed Weiner in second place behind City Council Speaker Christine Quinn in a Democratic primary.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 8:10 AM EDT2013-05-22 12:10:21 GMT
Commuter rail service from Connecticut to New York City, along with Amtrak service between Boston and New York, was back on schedule Wednesday morning on one of the nation's oldest and most heavily traveled railways.
Commuter rail service from Connecticut to New York City, along with Amtrak service between Boston and New York, was back on schedule Wednesday morning on one of the nation's oldest and most heavily traveled railways.
Wednesday, May 22 2013 7:42 AM EDT2013-05-22 11:42:24 GMT
The National Weather Service is looking into whether a tornado touched down in a rural eastern New York county during a series of severe thunderstorms that rumbled across the upstate region.
The National Weather Service is looking into whether a tornado touched down in a rural eastern New York county during a series of severe thunderstorms that rumbled across the upstate region.
