Media Opp: August 12, 2020, Product Distribution in Ravenswood and Oak Park (Addresses Below)

WHAT:  This Chocolate Protein Beverage Mix is the culmination of a several-months’-long initiative of 12 local food and beverage companies to address hunger in Illinois.

Together, they are creating more than 230,000+ single-serve packets of Bigger Table Chocolate Protein Beverage Mix -- made with 100% donated ingredients and would retail at an estimated $3 a pouch. This is a free, first-of-its-kind, nutrient-rich, high-protein, drink mix made specifically for food-insecure residents of Chicago and Northern Illinois.

The packets will be distributed through Greater Chicago Food Depository (100,000 packets), Northern Ill. Food Bank (117,000 packets), Meals on Wheels (10,000 packets) Beyond Hunger (10,000 packets), and Common Pantry (10,000 packets). The remaining 3,000 packets will be distributed through Bigger Table and partners Imbibe and CREDMADE.

PHOTO OPP: 

• Wed., August 12, 11:45AM-1:30PM Common Pantry 3744 N. Damen Ave, Chicago
• Wed., August 12 at 3:30-5PM Beyond Hunger. 848 Lake Street, Oak Park, Illinois.

WHY:  According to a recent surveys, this pandemic is causing more Illinois residents to. become food insecure. Chicagoland’s food & beverage industry is addressing hunger by developing this new, free, nutrient-rich drink mix created from thousands of dollars worth of donated ingredients. (SEE PRESS RELEASE FOR MORE INFORMATION.)

WHO:  Bigger Table is a nonprofit (501c3) organization founded by the Chicagoland Food & Beverage Network (CFBN). This non-profit food project includes industry members: ADM, Bader Rutter, Blueshoon, Coyle Print Group, ConnectFood, Dairy Farmers of America, Edlong, FONA International, Imbibe, Lithotype Co, Olam Cocoa, Proven Partners Group and Sweetener Supply.

MEDIA CONTACTS:

• Orly Telisman, 312.375.1230; orly@orlypr.com
• Alexandra Corro, 312.316.1412; alexandra@orlypr.com

LINK TO FINAL RELEASE