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Two semi-trucks loaded with essential groceries — including chicken, beef, ham, cheese, cooking oil, flour, pasta, pancake mix, and other staples — will be handed out to residents beginning at 11 a.m. #foods

A highlight of this year’s event is a $2,500 scholarship that will be awarded to a Lincoln-Way student pursuing a degree in culinary arts or hospitality management. #scholarship

Food scraps that once went to waste will now be turned into compost, nourishing the same gardens where individuals in custody grow produce for local farmers markets. #farming

“It gives small farmers the tools they need to succeed while respecting food safety and community traditions.” #farmers

The three-day festival runs August 30 through September 1 from 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. each day at the park’s Sunken Gardens. #laborday

Gov. Pritzker and Local Leaders Discuss Impact of Trump’s Food Assistance Cuts (East Louis, IL) - Today, Governor JB Pritzker joined Illinois Department of...

President Donald Trump signed the “One Big, Beautiful Bill Act” into law on July 4, making sweeping changes to social services programs, including Medicaid. Among the programs being revamped is the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, better known as SNAP. #benefits

“As we celebrate America’s birthday with family, friends, food and fireworks, I encourage my fellow Illinoisans to do a little advance planning to make the 4th of July weekend as healthy and as safe as possible." #safety

“Trump and House Republicans think tax cuts for the wealthy are more important than feeding our children,” said Governor JB Pritzker. #snap

The fund aims to boost public and private investment in clean energy and climate projects, including those benefiting agricultural producers. #farm