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DuPage County Finance Committee approves $2.5M for Aurora food hub and $2.322M for countywide food programs
Summary
After extended debate over geographic benefit and small‑pantry protections, the DuPage County Finance Committee approved $2.5 million for Loaves & Fishes’ Aurora Food Distribution Hub expansion and separate awards of $2 million to the Northern Illinois Food Bank and $322,000 to a farm‑pantry program.
The DuPage County Finance Committee on March 24 approved a package of sustainability‑fund grants aimed at expanding regional food distribution and boosting local pantry capacity.
Vice Chair Cahill moved approval of FIR 55‑26, a $2.5 million award to Loaves & Fishes Community Services for expansion of the Aurora Food Distribution Hub. The motion was seconded by Member Heather and, after robust debate and a failed motion to postpone, carried on a roll‑call vote.
Why it mattered: committee members split over whether DuPage taxpayers should fund a project that, according to discussion, will serve residents beyond county lines. Member Echo raised concerns about the distribution of benefits and repeatedly noted that, per his figures, DuPage would receive about "36 cents on the dollar" relative to the county’s $2.5 million contribution. Mike Kavala, speaking for Loaves & Fishes, said delaying approval would slow…
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