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RESOLUTION
FOR TOWNSHIPS THAT OPTED OUT
OF THE NORTHERN ILLINOIS FOOD BANK
FRESH PRODUCE PROGRAM
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WHEREAS, Resolution FI-R-0180-23 allows for the County of DuPage to enter into agreements with various townships to provide direct payments to township food pantries who chose to opt out of the Northern Illinois Food Bank (“NIFB”) Fresh Produce Program; and
WHEREAS, Resolution FI-R-0264-23 increases funding and extends the funding period for the NIFB Fresh Produce Program; and
WHEREAS, in coordination with Resolution FI-R-0264-23, the County desires to provide an additional direct payment to the township food pantries that previously opted out of the NIFB Fresh Produce Program; and
WHEREAS, the County allocates an additional $23,824 (Exhibit A) for direct payments to Addison Township, Bloomingdale Township and York Township, pursuant to Resolution FI-R-0373-22 which previously allocated five million dollars for food insecurity.
NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the County of DuPage allocates an additional $23,824 in direct payments to Addison Township, Bloomingdale Township and York Township.
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Enacted and approved this 14th day of November, 2023 at Wheaton, Illinois.
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DEBORAH A. CONROY, CHAIR
DU PAGE COUNTY BOARD
Attest: ___________________________________
JEAN KACZMAREK, COUNTY CLERK