Illinoisans have started to receive funds from the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, but one Rockford church continues to help supplement that by giving everyone in the community access to free food day and night.
Rockford’s Unitarian Universalist Church has a 24-hour food pantry that is open to everyone.
Rebecca Beneditz is a part of the Eco Justice team at the church. This team focuses on environmental concerns. She said the church received a Neighborhood Grant in 2023 from the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois, supply donations from Schmeling Building Supply, and community support,…