Foodservice Vaccine Event - Next Tuesday in Albany Park

The Illinois Restaurant Association continues to engage with local, state, and federal officials to help employers and employees address concerns about COVID-19.

Please see the below resources and information for your business - updated as of 3:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 7.

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Chicago Foodservice Workers: Vaccine Appointments Available Next Tuesday in Albany Park

The IRA has partnered with Mayor Lightfoot and the city of Chicago, Northshore Clinical Labs, and Alderman Samantha Nugent (39th) to accelerate the accessibility of the COVID-19 vaccine for restaurant, hospitality and foodservice workers employed in the city of Chicago. The IRA will be hosting multiple vaccination events for foodservice workers in Chicago in the coming weeks.

Sign up now to receive the single-shot Johnson & Johnson vaccine next Tuesday, April 13 from 9:00 to 5:00 p.m. at Eugene Park Field House, located at 5100 North Ridgeway Ave. in the Albany Park neighborhood of Chicago. Click here for more information on the facility. Attendees are strongly encouraged to use public transit or ridesharing to travel to the event, as street parking is limited.

We encourage all operators and employees to take advantage of this opportunity to receive the COVID-19 vaccine.

Things to Know

• Individuals must work at a restaurant, hospitality, or foodservice establishment in the city of Chicago.

• Vaccines will be administered by appointment only.

• Vaccinations are available for those who are 18+ years of age.

• Individuals must provide proof of employment to verify eligibility at the time of appointment (i.e. paystub, business card with employee name, letter from employer/manager, employee work schedule, etc.).

• Vaccinations are free and available to any worker regardless of immigration status.

• Please bring your government issued ID.

• If you have health insurance, bring your card with you (health insurance is not mandatory).

• Please complete and bring the Vaccination Administration Form (complete page 1).

• The form will be emailed to you 72 hours prior to the vaccination event.

• Acceptable Forms of Identification:

• A state-issued ID

• Driver's License / Temporary Visitor Driver's License (TVDL)

• Passport

• Consulate card

• Chicago CityKey

Click here to review the city of Chicago Department of Public Health's (CDPH) FAQ on COVID-19 vaccines.