Kankakee, IL – The holiday spirit comes early to Kankakee this Saturday, November 22, as the Merry & Bright Market opens its doors at the Lisieux Pastoral Center, 371 N. Saint Joseph St. The market runs from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., inviting residents to shop, give, and celebrate the season together.
According to event organizers, vendors will feature handcrafted gifts, holiday décor, and seasonal treats. Attendees are encouraged to bring non-perishable food donations to support the Kankakee Catholic Food Pantry. Each food item donated earns visitors free raffle tickets for a chance to win locally donated prizes.
Raffle tickets are available for $1 each or six for $5. Shoppers can also earn two tickets for every five non-perishable food items donated or two tickets for every new, unwrapped toy brought in. All proceeds and donations will go toward helping families in need this holiday season.
Vendors are also giving back, each contributing at least one raffle item valued at $25 or more. From homemade jams and baked goods to artisan crafts and holiday décor, the event offers something for everyone.
Community members are encouraged to attend, donate, and enjoy a festive day of local shopping for a cause.
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