Something to Taco ‘Bout: West Side Vaccination Opportunities to Include Meal Incentives
January 24, 2022 - West Side
District thrive. “Whether you need your first, second dose, or your booster, we wanted to ensure that our residents have several opportunities to receive their vaccinations,” said West Side Councilwoman Teri Castillo on Friday. Photo: Jade Esteban Estrada.
By Jade Esteban Estrada, Co-Editor | San Antonio Sentinel
WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW:
- District 5 has partnered with Metro Health, H-E-B, Black Freedom Factory, and several small businesses to assist residents with their vaccinations
- The Covid vaccination pop-up clinics will each offer a meal to those who get vaxxed
As the City of San Antonio continues to struggle with a surge in Covid-19 cases due to the Omicron variant, District 5 has partnered with the San Antonio Metropolitan Health District, H-E-B, Black Freedom Factory, and several small West Side businesses to assist residents with their vaccinations. The three coronavirus vaccination pop-up clinics will each offer a meal to those who receive the vaccine.
“Whether you need your first, second dose, or your booster, we wanted to ensure that our residents have several opportunities to receive their vaccinations,” said D5 Councilmember Teri Castillo in a Jan. 21 statement. “I am so grateful for Arizona Cafe, Jaime’s Place, the YWCA, and Black Freedom Factory for working with us in this effort to aid our community as we struggle with a fourth spike of Covid-19.”
According to its website, Black Freedom Factory is an organization that aims to create “a more racially and socially just society by cultivating racial equity” across the city through advocacy, mentorship programs, community outreach, and anti-racism training.
Here is a list of the three West Side vaccination opportunities complete with their incentives.
Monday, Jan. 24
Arizona Cafe
1111 S. General McMullen
8 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J
Free coffee/soda and breakfast taco for those who receive their vaccine
Vaccine provider: H-E-B
Friday, Jan. 28
Jaime’s Place
1514 W. Commerce St.
3 p.m. - 7 p.m.
Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J
Free frito pie and beverage for those who receive their vaccine
Vaccine provider: H-E-B
Saturday, Jan. 29
YWCA Olga Madrid Center
503 Castroville Rd
10 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Pfizer, Moderna, and J&J
Free meal for those who receive their vaccine
Vaccine provider: Metro Health
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As a reminder, Metro Health $100 gift cards are available only at Metro Health-sponsored pop-up clinics and at the Alamodome while supplies last. Only participants who complete their initial vaccine series, their first two shots, of the Pfizer, Moderna, or the one dose J&J at a Metro Health pop-up clinic are eligible.
For a complete list of Metro Health pop-up vaccination clinic dates and times, visit the City’s Covid-19 information website here.
Jade Esteban Estrada is a co-editor for the San Antonio Sentinel, where he covers public health and other citywide issues. jade@sasentinel.com | Twitter: @satx_writer