For decades, the Community of Congregations has served as a beacon of unity for locals from all faith backgrounds throughout the Oak Park and River Forest area. In recent years it has worked hard to build its connections to faith communities in Austin.
Now the food pantries, a mission of the organization, opened its sixth pantry which is its second in Austin. On Sunday, June 28 volunteers welcomed guests to New Jehovah MB Baptist Church. The church is located at 1101 S. Austin Boulevard.
Since its inception, the Community Fridge Project has grown quickly, maintaining six public, outdoor community fridges that are open 24 hours a day, seven days a week…