The Fall Food Festival is the largest food distribution event that Center for People hosts every year. Visitors receive prepared Fall Food Boxes complete with seasonal meats, fruits, vegetables, and more. Pork-free and meatless options are available upon request.
More details are provided below:
The Fall Food Festival will be held at Center for People (3901 N 27th St., Door #3) on the following days and times:
This event is for those enrolled in the Center for People’s food program, through Clarity. New Clarity enrollments will not take place during the event.
Enter through Door #3 on the south side of the building. Our staff will welcome you and have you sign in, then there will be activities and a waiting room available to you in the Nelson Conference Room.
No. You do not need to register for the Fall Food Festival, but you do need to be enrolled in the Center for People’s food program, through Clarity.
New Clarity enrollments will not take place during the event. You can enroll in Clarity by visiting Center for People on Fridays from 9:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m.
You will need to bring your Clarity card to be scanned in as you would on a normal shopping day in the People’s Pantry.
You need a Clarity card to participate in the Fall Food Festival. If you don’t have one, visit Center for People on Fridays between 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m., then our staff will help you enroll. New Clarity enrollments will not take place during the Fall Food Festival.
You need your Clarity card with you to attend the Fall Food Festival. If you lost your Clarity card, you need to visit Center for People to get a replacement card prior to Monday, Nov. 25.
The People’s Pantry will be closed for the week during the Fall Food Festival. The Fall Food Festival will be the only source of food distribution from Center for People during the week of Nov. 25.
No. Center for People’s regular programs will not be offered on the days of the Fall Food Festival. That includes our computer lab, our educational programs, and the front desk.
Fall Food Boxes will be prepared in advance to ensure shoppers receive the same or equitable items. Shoppers will get a choice of pork or no-pork options, and a non-meat option will be available by request.
Yes, but you will only be able to shop for one family at a time. Food must be taken back to your car or other method of transportation after each trip, then you will have to get back in line to shop for the next family.