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County budget director says ARPA-funded food programs mostly active; Akron-Canton partner distributed 15,000 pounds since January
Summary
Portage County staff told commissioners May 1 that three local food programs have transferred ARPA allocations to the Akron‑Canton Regional Food Bank and that the regional bank has distributed more than 15,000 pounds of food since January.
Portage County's director of budget and finance provided an update May 1 on the county's $1 million in American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds allocated in June 2023 to support local food programs.
The director said three of the county's food programs transferred their ARPA allocations to the Akron‑Canton Regional Food Bank for administration; those partner programs have received orders and, since January, "over 15,000 pounds of food has been distributed," the director reported. The director said Akron‑Canton is not charging the county its…
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