Abbeduto: State awards local food infrastructure grants as advocates seek program’s extension
Bill calls for $2 million annually to shore up local food supply chains By ALEX ABBEDUTO Capitol News Illinois abbeduto@capitolnewsillinois.com Nineteen local farms will receive a combined $1.8 million in grants to fund infrastructure projects aimed at
“I think that our community is actually very caring”: A chat with Pam Molitoris and Brooke Dunn of the Central Illinois Foodbank for the 100 Million Meal Challenge
The weather forecast noted that it would be hot when the Central Illinois Foodbank’s Executive Director and PR Manager were coming down to Riverton for a sitdown. Yet the early morning is always more forgiving than the
Central Illinois Foodbank announces donation of 12 tons of sweet corn by Gardner’s Nayak Farms
Central Illinois Foodbank announced on Tuesday that it was set to receive a special delivery from Nayak Farms – a small family farm located in Gardner – whose mission is to feed the state by donating a portion of
Central Illinois Food Bank encourages all able citizens to round their next grocery purchase at Hy-Vee up to help those suffering food insecurity
The Central Illinois Food Bank would like everyone across the community to consider rounding up their purchase next time they find themselves at Hy-Vee buying groceries. And that’s because the two are teaming up as part of
A conversation with Community Housing Navigator Nick Dodson of the Heartland Continuum of Care
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now Homelessness is a real, human crisis. It is – particularly – a human crisis in the United States, and even here in Sangamon County and Springfield, Illinois. There are several hundred
A discussion with – and trip to – Springfield’s own St. Martin de Porres Food Pantry
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now The city of Springfield has hidden gems and treasures around each and every bend; St. Martin de Porres – located at 1725 S. Grand. Ave across the street from St. Patrick
SNAP to be reduced in March – communities to bear brunt
People who rely on government assistance to feed their families may soon find it much more challenging to keep their shelves stocked. Starting in March, government aid under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program – or SNAP –
A chat with Director Patrick McConnell of Springfield Catholic Charities: Part One
Get the latest news: Subscribe Now Food is something that every person requires. Additionally, food is something that most people enjoy requiring. Neither of these facts are breaking news stories in and of themselves, of course. People