CHICAGO - A community care center has mobilized on Chicago's Southwest Side in response to fears of federal immigration agents and the suspension of a food assistance program.

What we know:

So many people are afraid to leave their homes in Little Village that New Life Centers opened its 20,000-square-foot warehouse to collect food, clothing, and supplies to be delivered to people who need it.

The church was able to coordinate the effort after the chaos that took place in Little Village in recent days, like at the Little Village Discount Mall last week . Neighbors came out to protest when federal agents showed up and deployed tear gas.

It was part of two days during which Little Village was targeted for immigration enforcement.

Organizers are packing emergency food boxes for ne

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