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South Philly Barbacoa Holding Four-Day Pop-up Fundraiser To Support Earthquake Relief Efforts In Puerto Rico

PHILADELPHIA (CBS) -- Foodies in Philadelphia are coming together to help Puerto Rico. Chef Christina Martinez of South Philly Barbacoa and visiting chef from Puerto Rico, Maria Mercedes Grubb, are hosting a four-day pop-up fundraiser to support earthquake relief efforts.

Grubb was supposed to cook at an event celebrating the Puerto Rico holiday of Octavitas.

Organizers decided to cancel it and hold a fundraiser instead.

The fundraiser began on Saturday and lasts until Tuesday.

It'll start off at 7 p.m. at South Philly Barbacoa, located at 1140 S. 9th St.

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