Chicago businessman Willie Wilson to give out free gas, groceries
CHICAGO - Businessman and philanthropist Willie Wilson said he will give out thousands of dollars worth of free gas and groceries to people in Chicago and suburban Hinsdale next week amid increasing prices for basic needs.
It's the latest giveaway by the wealthy Chicago philanthropist and multi-time mayoral candidate.
What we know:
The first-come, first-serve giveaway will take place next Saturday, April 19 starting at 7 a.m.
Wilson said in total he will donate more than $150,000 in free gas and groceries to participants.
Each participant in the gas giveaway will receive $50 in free gas. Those in need of food will receive a $25 grocery card that must be used on the same day.
CHICAGO, ILLINOIS - MARCH 17: A worker pumps free gas for a motorist at a gas station in the Humboldt Park neighborhood on March 17, 2022 in Chicago, Illinois. Businessman and philanthropist Willie Wilson gave away $200,000 worth of gas which was dis
Gas giveaway:
The giveaway will take place at 13 gas stations in Chicago and Hinsdale starting at 7 a.m.
- Shell, 210 East Ogden Avenue, Hinsdale
- BP, 750 N. Wells, Chicago
- Citgo, 1745 W. Foster, Chicago
- Citgo, 1345 N. Pulaski, Chicago
- Super Save, 48 E. Garfield Blvd., Chicago
- Super Save, 11100 S. State Street, Chicago
- Marathon, 340 S. Sacramento, Chicago
- Phillips 76, 7601 S. Jeffrey Blvd., Chicago
- BP, 7850 S. King Drive, Chicago
- Clark, 1400 E. 87th Street, Chicago
- BP, 342 E. 35th Street, Chicago
- Amoco, 4402 W. Roosevelt Road, Chicago
- BP, 7159 W. Higgins, Chicago
Groceries giveaway:
The grocery giveaway will take place at three Chicago stores:
- Cermak Fresh Market, 3311 W. 26th Street, Chicago at 9 a.m.
- Montrose Deli, 6601 W. Irving Park Road, Chicago at 10 a.m.
- Seafood City Supermarket, 5033 N. Elston Ave., Chicago at 11 a.m.
For more information, go to Wilson’s Facebook page.