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SUMMARY:Ribbon Cutting: Legacy Pantry
DESCRIPTION:Local 7th Grader Launches Free Mini Pantry to Combat \n\nFood Insecurity in Northbrook\n\n \n\nNovember 1\, 2024 - Northbrook\, IL:  The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce & Industry [NCCI] will host a Ribbon Cutting for the new Legacy Pantry at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday\, November 7\, 2024 at 2002 Walters Ave. on the First Street side. Special guests will include U.S. Representative Brad Schneider\, State Rep. Tracy Katz-Muhl\, and Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton and other local VIPs. \n\n \n\nNathan Metzl\, a passionate 7th grader\, is addressing food insecurity in Northbrook by establishing Legacy Pantry\, a Free Mini Pantry in the community. While visiting Starved Rock State Park this summer\, Nathan discovered a Free Mini Pantry in Ottawa\, Illinois\, which motivated him to take action in his own hometown.\n\n \n\nFood insecurity affects many families\, with 3.7% of Northbrook residents living below the national poverty level\, according to 2023 Census data. While local food pantries provide essential services\, they often require applications\, have limited hours\, and may not be easily accessible to everyone in need.\n\n \n\n"I realized that Northbrook did not have a Free Mini Pantry\, and I wanted to change that\," Nathan said. "Mini Pantries are a grassroots solution that can help those who fall through the cracks. They allow community members to take what they need and leave what they can\, providing food access without barriers."\n\n \n\nNathan presented his idea at a recent Northbrook Village Board meeting\, seeking guidance and support for his pantry. Shortly thereafter\, Chamber Board Director Mark DeBartolo\, and Executive Director\, Kathi Quinn of the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce reached out to Nathan and his family\, collaborating on a plan to place the first pantry outside the NCCI office at 2002 Walters Avenue.\n \nWith the help of his grandfather\, Tommy Rifkin\, Nathan successfully constructed and installed the pantry in October. \n\n \n\nThe Legacy Pantry operates 24/7\, offering essential items like cereal\, canned goods\, and pasta to families in need. Free Mini Pantries foster a sense of community by allowing neighbors to support one another\, and they are already making a positive impact in towns across the country.\n\n \n\nNathan believes that community involvement is crucial for the success of this initiative. "With everyone's support\, we can ensure that those struggling with food insecurity receive the help they need\," he emphasized.\n\n \n\nHow to Get Involved:\n\n\n	Support Legacy Pantry: Community members can donate items or volunteer to help maintain the pantry.\n	Spread the Word: Raise awareness about food insecurity in Northbrook and the importance of supporting local initiatives.\n\n \n\nNathan's initiative showcases the power of youth engagement and community action in tackling critical social issues\, and demonstrates that together\, we can work towards a Northbrook where everyone has access to the food they need.\n\n \n\nTo attend the Ribbon Cutting\, visit the event page on the Northbrook Chamber website\, northbrookchamber.org\, and please register.
X-ALT-DESC;FMTTYPE=text/html:<strong><span style="text-transform:uppercase\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;"><img alt="" height="297" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/355/Image/pantry2.jpg" style="width: 223px\; height: 297px\;" width="223" /><img alt="" height="297" src="https://chambermaster.blob.core.windows.net/userfiles/UserFiles/chambers/355/Image/pantry1.jpg" style="width: 223px\; height: 297px\;" width="223" /><br />\nLocal 7th Grader Launches Free Mini Pantry to Combat </span></span></span></strong><br />\n<strong><span style="text-transform:uppercase\;"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Food Insecurity in Northbrook</span></span></span></strong><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">November 1\, 2024 - Northbrook\, IL: &nbsp\;<strong><em>The Northbrook Chamber of Commerce &amp\; Industry [NCCI] will host a Ribbon Cutting for the new Legacy Pantry at 5:00 p.m. on Thursday\, November 7\, 2024 at 2002 Walters Ave. on the First Street side. Special guests will include U.S. Representative Brad Schneider\, State Rep. Tracy Katz-Muhl\, and Cook County Commissioner Scott Britton and other local VIPs.</em></strong> </span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Nathan Metzl\, a passionate 7th grader\, is addressing food insecurity in Northbrook by establishing Legacy Pantry\, a Free Mini Pantry in the community. While visiting Starved Rock State Park this summer\, Nathan discovered a Free Mini Pantry in Ottawa\, Illinois\, which motivated him to take action in his own hometown.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Food insecurity affects many families\, with 3.7% of Northbrook residents living below the national poverty level\, according to 2023 Census data. While local food pantries provide essential services\, they often require applications\, have limited hours\, and may not be easily accessible to everyone in need.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span dir="RTL"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">&ldquo\;</span></span></span><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">I realized that Northbrook did not have a Free Mini Pantry\, and I wanted to change that\,&rdquo\; Nathan said. </span></span><span dir="RTL"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">&ldquo\;</span></span></span><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Mini Pantries are a grassroots solution that can help those who fall through the cracks. They allow community members to take what they need and leave what they can\, providing food access without barriers.&rdquo\;</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Nathan presented his idea at a recent Northbrook Village Board meeting\, seeking guidance and support for his pantry. Shortly thereafter\, Chamber Board Director Mark DeBartolo\, and Executive Director\, Kathi Quinn of the Northbrook Chamber of Commerce reached out to Nathan and his family\, collaborating on a plan to place the first pantry outside the NCCI office at 2002 Walters Avenue.</span></span>\n<div style="margin-bottom:0in\;text-align:center\;">&nbsp\;</div>\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">With the help of his grandfather\, Tommy Rifkin\, Nathan successfully constructed and installed the pantry in October. </span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">The Legacy Pantry operates 24/7\, offering essential items like cereal\, canned goods\, and pasta to families in need. Free Mini Pantries foster a sense of community by allowing neighbors to support one another\, and they are already making a positive impact in towns across the country.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Nathan believes that community involvement is crucial for the success of this initiative. </span></span><span dir="RTL"><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">&ldquo\;</span></span></span><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">With everyone<span dir="RTL">&rsquo\;</span>s support\, we can ensure that those struggling with food insecurity receive the help they need\,&rdquo\; he emphasized.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<strong><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">How to Get Involved:</span></span></strong>\n\n<ul>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:0in\;margin-bottom:0in\;"><strong><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Support Legacy Pantry:</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;"> Community members can donate items or volunteer to help maintain the pantry.</span></span></li>\n	<li style="margin-top:0in\;margin-right:0in\;margin-bottom:0in\;"><strong><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Spread the Word:</span></span></strong><span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;"> Raise awareness about food insecurity in Northbrook and the importance of supporting local initiatives.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">Nathan<span dir="RTL">&rsquo\;</span>s initiative showcases the power of youth engagement and community action in tackling critical social issues\, and demonstrates that together\, we can work towards a Northbrook where everyone has access to the food they need.</span></span><br />\n&nbsp\;<br />\n<span style="font-family:arial\,sans-serif\;"><span style="font-size:12.0pt\;">To attend the Ribbon Cutting\, visit the event page on the Northbrook Chamber website\, northbrookchamber.org\, and please register.</span></span><br />\n<br />\n&nbsp\;
LOCATION:Northbrook Chamber of Commerce 2002 Walters Ave. (near First Avenue entrance - Red Doors!)
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URL:https://business.northbrookchamber.org/events/details/ribbon-cutting-legacy-pantry-4669
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