Kane County Authorities staff simply wrapped up a meals drive to profit Northern Illinois Meals Financial institution, producing donation packing containers that have been overflowing with non-perishable meals gadgets by the tip of the occasion.

“Kane County has households that suffer from meals insecurity and kids who should go to mattress hungry. Kane County’s staff stepped as much as provide assist. The generosity of our staff is barely matched by their onerous work for the individuals who dwell right here,” stated Kane County Chair Corinne Pierog. “I’m happy with everybody who donated to this essential trigger. Hunger has no place in Kane County.”

 

In line with the dimensions at Northern Illinois Meals Financial institution, 1,277 kilos of things have been donated from the Kane County Authorities meals drive.

“Our neighbors proceed to battle in assembly the wants of their households,” stated Maeven Sipes, Chief Philanthropy Officer, Northern Illinois Meals Financial institution. “We’re so grateful to the generosity of Kane County Authorities staff. Due to their efforts, we’ll be capable to present extra neighbors the meals they should thrive.”

Northern Illinois Meals Financial institution — via a community of greater than 900 meals pantries, soup kitchens and feeding packages — supplied 100 million meals throughout a 13-county service space, together with Kane County, final yr.