A state-wide grant program funded through the U.S. Department of Agriculture aims to address food insecurity while also assisting historically under-represented farmers, and the Midwest Food Bank is part of the initiative.

Gov. J.B. Pritzker announced the $28.8 million in funding Tuesday during a visit to the Midwest Food Bank’s facility in Morton, calling it a big step in providing nutrition to vulnerable communities.

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