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Teen Turf, OCHD Partner to Bring the Rural Mini Food Center to Amboy

Source
The Amboy News
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Date
Jul 1, 2024
Summary
Nonprofit organization Teen Turf and the Ogle County Health Department in Illinois have partnered to create 4 rural mini food centers, where food is available 24/7. Funding for the project came from a 3-year grant providing $500,000 each year, and also supports education, a community garden, and gardening classes in collaboration with University of Illinois Extension.
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Access · Community and faith-based initiatives · Food security and nutrition · Illinois