China News Service, June 30, according to the US "Sing Tao Daily" report, a few days ago, the Chicago Chinese Chamber of Commerce in China, Chinatown Better Solidarity Alliance, Ped Center, and Illinois Congressman Ma Jingyi's office, etc., were all around Chinatown in Chicago. Of residents distributed food. It is understood that this is the fifth round of food distribution by the Chicago Chinese Chamber of Commerce.
At 11 a.m. on the day of the event, there were already many overseas Chinese preparing to line up for free food. After receiving the number, they lined up outside the door following the safety distance, waiting for the volunteers to call the number to receive food. Someone pulled a small cart, some brought a family member to lift heavy objects, and volunteers would help put the food in the cart. Foods distributed on the day included rice, beans, fruits, vegetables and dairy products.
At the scene, Ms. Liu, who came to collect food, said that this was her fifth time to collect food. She lives near Chinatown, but because of mobility issues, it is not very convenient to buy everyday food. She is very grateful to get help from kind-hearted people now, so that they can get very adequate food during the evasion at home.
Mei Shimeiying, president of the Chinese Chamber of Commerce, said that this free food distribution will distribute 300 to 350 boxes of food so that overseas Chinese can be used to cook Chinese food. Prior to this, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce had distributed food to people in need in Chinatown and Bridgeport four times. All organizational units are very grateful to sponsors and businesses. If there is a need in the future, it will not be ruled out that they will continue to provide free food for overseas Chinese and community members.
On June 26 local time, Chicago entered the fourth phase of restart. There are more than a dozen restaurants currently open in Chinatown, and Chinatown Plaza has also been approved for outdoor dining. However, because the lot involves main road traffic and the approval process is relatively complicated, the Chinese Chamber of Commerce said it is actively engaged in dialogue and cooperation with relevant departments of the Municipal Transportation Bureau to help restaurants in Chinatown Plaza apply for outdoor dining.
On the same day, Chen Benen, Executive Director of the China United Better Union, and Illinois Representative Ma Jingyi also arrived at the scene and encouraged everyone to participate in the 2020 US Census to explain the importance of the census for community development. They pointed out that the development of the community and the budgetary funds of the state depend on the census, so they hope that residents of Chinatown and Qiaogang District will actively participate. (Liang Minyu)