With a potential pot of $8.74 million in play, DuPage County officials are examining a number of programs and funding scenarios to help combat the growing prevalence of food insecurity.
No firm decisions have been made, but the DuPage County Board is considering contributions toward Loaves and Fishes’ Hub 2.0 food distribution and warehouse expansion project, as well as dollars toward infrastructure improvements for other countywide food shelters and a farm to pantry program.
A look at potential funding scenarios in 2026, 2027
District 6 County Board member Greg Schwarze and Mary Keating, the county’s director of community services, provided a presentation of a food insecurity funding proposal at a Tuesday, March 10, board meeting.
Their proposal entails a $6.82 million program proposal out of the $8.74 million set aside through surplus funds in other budgetary years. The remaining $1.92 million would remain set aside for future use…