The Farm-to-Food Bank Program is a $10 million initiative that will provide grants to food banks to help them purchase fresh produce from local farmers. The grants will be used to cover the cost of transportation, storage, and marketing of the produce.
The program is expected to help food banks provide fresh produce to an additional 100,000 people in Illinois. It is also expected to create new markets for Illinois farmers and boost the state's economy.
The Farm-to-Food Bank Program is part of Governor Pritzker's efforts to address food insecurity in Illinois. The governor has also announced a plan to invest $500 million in affordable housing and a new program to provide free breakfast and lunch to all Illinois schoolchildren.
The Farm-to-Food Bank Program is a win-win for farmers and food banks. It will help farmers sell their produce and it will help food banks provide fresh produce to people in need. The program is a great example of how government can work with the private sector to solve problems and improve the lives of Illinois residents.
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