Wilson to Donate more than $200,000 in Free Groceries, Gas and Cooked Food

Wilson to Donate more than $200,000 in Free Groceries, Gas and Cooked Food across Cook County on Saturday, October 8th

WHO: Humanitarian & Businessman Dr. Willie Wilson.

WHAT: Dr. Wilson will hold a press conference with executives from Rich’s Fresh Market. The grocery, gas, and cooked food giveaway is on a first-come, first-serve basis.  Each participant for gasoline will receive $50 in free gas.  Individuals participating in the grocery giveaway will receive a $25 grocery card that must be used the same day.  And McArthur’s will provide a $10 dinner for each person until the donation runs out.  Dr. Wilson’s schedule is below.

WHEN: Saturday, October 8, 2022, at 11:00am.

WHERE: Rich’s Fresh Market, 3141 Thatcher Avenue, River Grove, IL.

WHY: “I recognize that soaring inflation is causing pain on household budgets throughout Illinois.  Gas prices are rising again, along with food, housing, and energy costs.  Over the last year, the cost of food has risen nearly 12 percent, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.  Lower-income families spend approximately 77 percent of their income on necessities.  Inflation is eroding the savings of many Americans.  The costs of milk and eggs are up 11 percent, meat is up 14 percent, and fruits and vegetables by 8 percent.  Skyrocketing prices for basic goods and bad public policy have caused a strain on my fellow citizens, and I must help.” Said Dr. Wilson.

Dr. Wilson stated:  I am proud to partner with grocery stores, gas stations, and MacArthur’s to provide cooked meals for residents.  Our citizens have been through so much pain over the last couple of years, I am hoping that my actions will help to ease the pain.  I urge our elected leaders to roll back regressive taxes that hurt our citizens.

Participating Stores in Gas and Grocery Giveaway

Gas Stations Start Time 7:00am

1. Citgo, 7601 S. Jeffrey Blvd.
2. Citgo, 10007 S. Michigan Ave.
3. Mobil, 850 E. 63^rd Street
4. Marathon, 340 S. Sacramento, Blvd.
5. Amoco, 4402 W. Roosevelt Road.

Grocery Stores Start Times:

8:00am

1. Montrose Food Mart & Deli, (Dr. Wilson to stop by at 8:00am)

6601 West Irving Park Road, Chicago, IL

9:00am

2. Seafood City Chicago (Dr. Wilson to stop by at 9:00am)

5033 N. Elston, Chicago, IL

3. Cermak (Little Village)

3311 W. 26^th Street, Chicago, IL

4. Cermak (Cicero)

4605 W. Cermak Road, Chicago, IL

10:00am

5. Shop & Save Market

6312 N. Nagle Ave., Chicago, IL

6. Shop & Save Market

5829 S. Archer, Chicago, IL

11:00am

 Rich’s Fresh Market (Dr. Wilson Press Conference)

3141 Thatcher Ave., River Grove, IL

8. Pete’s Produce

1411 W. 87^th Street, Chicago, IL

9. Pete’s Produce

1543 E. 87^th Street, Chicago, IL

1:00pm

10. McArthur’s (Cooked Dinners)

5412 W. Madison, Chicago, IL