BARB FOOD MART: ART FOR THE MART FUNDRAISER
Barb Food Mart (BFM), is a food pantry serving District 428 families. Founded in 2013 by Sheryl Nakonechny, BFM prides itself on providing dignity, equity, and choice, while reducing food insecurity for our community. Barb Food Mart is now serving more than 400 families a week at three pantry locations.
On Sunday, September 29th, BFM will be along Palmer Court in Downtown DeKalb hosting “Art for the Mart, a Colorful Fundraiser for BFM”. This fun event will provide a space for creativity, while raising money for BFM. Families can (pre)purchase a 3’ x 3’ square for $15 or family four-square for $45. Come and go as you please between 9am-1pm to color your square with chalk. Guest artists will be chalking squares for entertainment. Kishwaukee Sunrise Rotary will be hosting “Taste of DeKalb” in the Frank Van Buer Plaza, downtown DeKalb, providing activities for the kids, live music, and food trucks. Thank you to our sponsors: Big D’s Hot dogs and Century 21 Circle. We are looking for more sponsors to help cover the cost of the chalk and supplies for a successful fundraiser.
You can pre-purchase your squares, donate to Barb Food Mart, and become a sponsor here: https://secure.