DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) - Struggling with food insecurity can be frightening, but Millikin University is working to ease those concerns for its students.

The University will have a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new Millikin Market at 2 p.m. Friday, Oct. 31, at the Athletic Department on 1177 West Main Street.

According to the Decatur Regional Chamber of Commerce, the market will provide students with accessible and nutritious food options.

The free market will be open two days a week, with food provided by Northeast Community Fund.

Additional information is available on Millikin's Facebook page .

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