# Event Details

- **Event Name**: When Systems Fail, We Serve: Lunch on the Spot Initiative
- **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 am
- **Event Description**: PSA! - ?️ When Systems Fail, We Serve: Lunch on the Spot Initiative

Presented by Gerdy’s Gourmet Popcorn & Partners

? Friday, November 14, 2025 | 12 PM – 3 PM
? Outside Gerdy’s Gourmet Popcorn
2214 Grand Avenue, Waukegan, IL


When "Government Systems" slow down and families are left waiting for help not knowing when it's coming — we have to show up! - If you know me, you know I'm all for helping and supporting the kids, the youth, and my community. 

Gerdy’s Gourmet Popcorn, in partnership with Jewel-Osco, is leading a movement to fill the gap for our "Neighbors in need" through “When Systems Fail, We Serve: Lunch on the Spot.”

Jewel-Osco has generously donated 50 packs of hot dogs totaling 400)  and 50 packs of buns (totaling 400 )to help us provide a warm lunch to residents of Northern Lake County who continue to face food insecurity and limited access to essential resources.

This initiative was born from compassion and community — a response to the REALITY that many families, especially women and children, are struggling due to halted assistance and dwindling support programs.

? We Need Your Help!  also

We’re calling on community leaders, churches, small businesses, and organizations to join us.

Donations and supplies needed include:

Fresh fruit 

Chips 

Bottled water 

Gatorade or juice boxes for kids 

Non-perishable food items 

Hot dogs will be boiled on-site and served with warm buns — a simple gesture to remind our neighbors that we’re in this together.

We currently have two crock pots and need two more to prepare food on-site. If you can lend a crock pot or donate items, please contact us.

Contact Us:
Nina Ne-Na – Gerdy’s Gourmet Popcorn
 2214 Grand Ave., Waukegan, IL
nina@gerdyspopcorn.com

Aime -  Aime.braca@yahoo.com
- **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/waukegan/when-systems-fail-we-serve-lunch-on-the-spot-initiative/200029182723917
- **Event Categories**: kids, food-drinks, nonprofit, dog
- **Interested Audience**: 
  - total_interested_count: 10

## Ticket Details

- **Ticket URL**: http://facebook.com/200029182723917?utm_source=AllEvents.in&utm_medium=event-discovery-platform&utm_campaign=waukegan-events

## Event venue details

- **city**: Waukegan
- **state**: IL
- **country**: United States
- **location**: 2214 Grand Ave. | Waukegan,Il, Waukegan, IL, United States, Illinois 60085
- **lat**: 42.37062
- **long**: -87.86036
- **full address**: 2214 Grand Ave. | Waukegan,Il, Waukegan, IL, United States, Illinois 60085

## Event Organizer details

- **affiliate_id**: 2
- **organizer**: Gerdy's Gourmet Popcorn (https://allevents.in/org/gerdys-gourmet-popcorn/26294056)

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## FAQs

- **Q**: When is the event happening?
  - **A:** Fri, 14 Nov, 2025 at 12:00 am
- **Q**: Where is the event happening?
  - **A:** 2214 Grand Ave. | Waukegan,Il, Waukegan, IL, United States, Illinois 60085
- **Q**: Who is organizing the event?
  - **A:** Gerdy's Gourmet Popcorn
- **Q**: What type of event is this?
  - **A:** kids, food-drinks, nonprofit, dog
- **Q**: Where can I find ticket details about When Systems Fail, We Serve: Lunch on the Spot Initiative ?
  - **A:** You can find ticket details about this event on AllEvents.

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