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Committee reviews small grants timeline; earmarks $500,000 to extend Northern Illinois Food Bank program through November
Summary
DuPage CountyHuman Services Committee staff said about 75 applications are under review in the small human services grant portal and outlined a review schedule; the committee also agreed to earmark $500,000 of remaining ARPA food funds to continue a Northern Illinois Food Bank program through Nov. 30, 2025.
DuPage County Human Services Committee members received an update on the small human services grant portal and agreed to earmark $500,000 to continue a county-supported food distribution program run with the Northern Illinois Food Bank through Nov. 30, 2025.
Chair Swarzie opened the meeting by inviting committee members to a tour of Loaves & Fishes and referenced ongoing outreach to volunteer at the food hub. On the small grants portal, staff said the portal has closed with roughly 75 applications pending review. Karen (staff) read the timeline: staff will complete initial reviews this week, materials will go to the state attorney's office for review, and an internal executive review would follow; the human services committee…
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