Food Insecurity

The COVID-19 pandemic isn't over, and neither is the increased community need for food. Lt. Gov. Juliana Stratton visited the Midwest Food Bank (MFB) in Normal on Tuesday to discuss the continued challenge of food insecurity, which has been exacerbated by the pandemic.

The pandemic coupled with the holiday season—and the ever-present need from food-insecure families—make for a busy time at the Midwest Food Bank.One way…

A coalition of public and private partners that sprang into action with grab-and-go meals and housing assistance after COVID-19 hit is now turning its…

Unit 5 students can’t be in class right now, but that doesn’t mean they can go without breakfast and lunch.For several weeks now the district has been…

The coronavirus pandemic has taught many people a lesson in supply chain economics, not least of all the Midwest Food Bank.The 17-year-old not-for-profit…

Youth in the Olympia school district are getting some big help as they chip away at food insecurity in rural McLean County.The Olympia Pacesetters 4-H…