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DuPage County committee approves $142,000 ARPA-funded senior drive‑through meal pilot; eligibility rules to be set
Summary
The DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee approved Resolution JPSR-6-25 to provide $142,000 in ARPA interest to the Sheriff's Office for a two‑year senior drive‑through meal pilot, while members debated income eligibility and directed staff to return with specific parameters.
The DuPage County Judicial and Public Safety Committee voted May 20 to approve Resolution JPSR-6-25, authorizing $142,000 drawn from American Rescue Plan Act interest to fund a two‑year senior drive‑through meal pilot administered by the DuPage County Sheriff’s Office.
The vote, announced by Chair Evans, came after committee members questioned program eligibility and asked staff to return with detailed, means‑testing criteria. Undersheriff Moore described the initial parameters as serving county residents aged 60 and older and said staff would use poverty‑level guidance from county human services staff.
The committee approved the resolution during its regularly scheduled meeting. Chair Evans called for the motion and, after discussion, the committee voted “All in favor? Motion carries,” to approve the funding.
Why it matters: The resolution uses ARPA interest funds for direct service to older adults and requires the sheriff’s office to administer distribution. Committee members said the program’s income eligibility level will determine how many people the pilot can serve…
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