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South Side elementary school to surprise hundreds of families with free food

CHICAGO (CBS) -- More than 200 families will be surprised with more than $100 worth of free groceries as part of a giveaway Saturday.

The giveaway is from 10 a.m. until 2 p.m. at CICS Wrightwood Elementary.

The school, located at 8130 S California Ave., says it prides itself on making a difference in the lives of its students and the community.

They raised more than $10,000 on their own and were also able to partner with Mariano's to make the food giveaway a reality. 

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