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Springfield approves $50,000 CDBG subaward to Second Harvest amid surge in local food demand
Summary
The commission declared an emergency and approved up to $50,000 in CDBG funds for Second Harvest Food Bank to support food distribution, transportation, packaging, and pantry maintenance as local need rises and SNAP benefits face delays.
The Springfield City Commission added an emergency item and approved a subrecipient funding agreement authorizing the city manager to enter into a CDBG subaward with Second Harvest Food Bank of Clark, Champaign and Logan Counties for up to $50,000 to support food distribution and community food security services within the city.
Logan Cobbs, director of community development, told the commission the funds are intended to cover food,…
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