Hands of Hope to host free food giveaway in Wilmington

Hands of Hope of Illinois will host a free food giveaway from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in Wilmington on Saturday.The Free Food from Jesus Public Giveaway will take place at North Island Park in Wilmington.The event is open to everyone. Organizers said that no sign-ups, qualifications, or questions will be required.The giveaway is being organized as part of the Joliet-based nonprofit’s efforts to address food insecurity throughout the region.Hands of Hope of Illinois is a faith-based food network that works with businesses and other food ministries to provide food, clothing, household goods, medical supplies, and other necessities to people in need. The organization reports distributing an average of more than 90,000 pounds of food each week. Hands of Hope said that its assistance is available regardless of religious affiliation and that anyone experiencing hunger is welcome.For additional information about the Wilmington giveaway, contact Marilu Zavala at 630-886-1553 or visit the organizatio