The impact of Dom's and Foxtrot's sudden closures is having an unexpected effect on a Chicago food pantry.
Dom's, Foxtrot closed abruptly last month, blindsiding customers and employeesChicago food pantry Care for Real in Edgewater relied on Dom's Kitchen & Market for donations. Now, they have a shortage of meals.It's been more than a week since a pair of grocery store chains abruptly shut down.
"We went for our regularly scheduled pickup on a Tuesday, and our driver was told, 'we don't have any items for you, so it's a pretty big shock,'" said Kate Gignac, Care for Real director of programs. "One of the most important things were the refrigerated items and ready-to-eat foods; ready-to-eat foods are the items that Dom's shoppers loved, right?" Gignac said.Since Dom's closed, Care for Real's huge refrigerator storing the ready-for-made meals has sat empty. Unhoused clients or people without kitchens relied on the meals, including Charles Ross."About nine months ago, I lost my job. I was sleeping on a tent on the beach, and was coming over here.
Care For Real In Edgewater Relied On Dom's Kitchen & Market For Donations
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