A brand new month-to-month meals distribution program is getting underway in Wilmington.

On the fourth Friday of the Month – together with this Friday March twenty second – meals shall be accessible on the Urban Artist Exchange on Clifford Brown Walk, beginning at 4:00 p.m. Bags of meals comprise greens, onions, potatoes, contemporary slice bread or bagels in addition to potatoes.

The metropolis, CityFest Inc. and Harvest Outreach People’s Project, referred to as HOPP, are companions in this system.

Guests are additionally welcome to stay round for music, spoken phrase and different actions on the park every 4th Friday night 6:00 p.m. till 8:00 p.m., “Positive Vibes in the Park.” It is hosted by Haneef Salaam, CEO of H-O-T-C (Hustlers Open to Change). 

“The Urban Artist Exchange strives to be more than just a beautiful urban green space for showcasing performances and other arts-driven activities,” Wilmington Cultural Affairs Director and President of Cityfest, Inc. Tina Betz said. “We recognize that although engaging in creative and performative activities are important for a healthy mind and soul, the body also needs nourishment. By partnering with The HOPP’s free food program, we can become the comprehensive resource for the community we envisioned, providing both artistic and nutritional support.”

“We are at a pivotal moment where collective action can yield unprecedented impact in our communities simply by people coming together,” HOPP Executive Director Travis L. Smith, Sr. said. “The HOPP hopes to be instrumental in enhancing the people’s connection.”

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