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Marion County approves $6,000 allocation to county food bank after service update
Summary
After a presentation showing 3,928 families and 9,804 people served last year, Marion County commissioners approved a $6,000 allocation to the Marion County Food Bank to help cover utility costs.
The Marion County Commission approved a $6,000 allocation to the Marion County Food Bank after hearing a year‑end service and budget update from the food-bank director.
Jean Winkler, who said she is "in charge of the Marion County Food Bank," told commissioners the food bank served 3,928 families — a total of 9,804 people — during the year and reported 136 new households who had not used the service before. She outlined donated food totals and operational changes, including a new walk‑in cooler purchased for about $14,000 and partnerships with regional food suppliers.
After questions about the food bank’s funding sources and utility costs, a commissioner moved to allocate $6,000 from county funds to the food bank for utilities; another seconded. The board voted in favor by voice vote and the director thanked the board.
What happens next: the county will process the $6,000 allocation through its usual budget/disbursement process; staff suggested exploring grant opportunities and coordinating with the city administrator about utilities support.
