Three south suburban food pantries received new cold storage vans to increase ability to serve customers.
ByThree south suburban food pantries received new cold-storage vans to increase ability to serve customers.The Greater Chicago Food Depository cut the ribbon on three brand new cold-storage delivery vans on Tuesday.
"We have come to the rescue of a lot of families and this is an indication that this is an investment and payoff for generations to come in this community." Durbin said.The three sites receiving the new vans include:- Hattie B. Williams Food Pantry in Oak Forest.Volunteers with Hattie B. Williams Food Pantry said the vans will help them deliver refrigerated food to their customers.
"Game changer indeed, especially for the south suburban community," Hattie B. Williams Food Pantry volunteer Pastor Jeff Newton said. "People think there isn't a need there but there is a tremendous need in the south suburban community." Cook County officials said remaining funds will support food access sites throughout suburban Cook County.
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