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Community Action Agency reports FY24 service levels, senior food program shifts and federal funding uncertainty
Summary
Ottawa County Community Action Agency reported serving nearly 1,400 individuals in FY24, distributed more than 232,000 pounds of food to pantries, weatherized 46 homes, and said the senior commodity food program will shift to local pantries because of low funding; agency cautioned some federal grants remain uncertain.
Jennifer Brzonski, representing the Ottawa County Community Action Agency, told commissioners July 8 that the agency served 1,387 individuals (842 households) in fiscal year 2024 and continues multiple programs including utility assistance, weatherization and food distribution.
Brzonski said the agency distributed roughly 232,000 pounds of food to local pantries through its emergency food assistance program and that the Commodity Supplemental Food Program (senior boxes) will be transitioned to five area pantries and the Salvation Army for distribution…
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