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Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan speaks to the media concerning the recent cuts in the federal food program that has led to increased traffic at the Rich Township Pantry. Photo provided by STH Media LLC

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RICH TOWNSHIP NOW PREPARING FOR INCREASED FOOD PANTRY TRAFFIC FOLLOWING REPORT OF 1.9 MILLION RESIDENTS CUTS FROM FOOD ASSISTANCE PROGRAMS IN ILLINOIS

Rich Township Supervisor Calvin Jordan recently led a mass group of elected officials, civic leaders, clergy persons, and business leaders in distributing food to thousands of residents at the Rich Township Food Pantry. The mass group publicly addressed the recent disturbing reports of cuts in the federal food assistance program that will slash 1.9 million Illinois residents who are facing tough economic times.