EAST ST. LOUIS – To give back this holiday season, Senator Christopher Belt (D-Swansea) has teamed up with Representative LaToya Greenwood (D-East St. Louis) to host a Thanksgiving food giveaway.

Belt and Greenwood will be at Mason Clark Middle School, located at 5510 State Street in East St. Louis, from 9-11 a.m. on Saturday, Nov. 13, then at Cahokia Fitness Center, located at 509 Camp Jackson Road in Cahokia Heights, later on that day from 1-3 p.m.

“During the holiday season, it is important to give back to the community,” Belt said. “These communities are two of the poorest areas in Illinois. It’s essential during the holidays that we relieve the stress and burdens many residents and families face here, and come together to put food on their tables.”

For those interested, the boxes of food will be first come, first served. Social distancing and masks are required.

If residents have questions about the event, Belt urges them to contact his office at 618-875-1212 or Greenwood’s office at 618-646-9557.