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Will County Health Department and Brown Chapel in Joliet partner to provide community food supplies – Shaw Local


Will County Health Department and Brown Chapel in Joliet partner to provide community food supplies – Shaw Local

Joliet – The Will County Health Department has partnered with Brown Chapel AME Church to open a new community micro-pantry in Joliet. The ceremonial opening is planned for Sunday at 11:30 a.m. “We are providing the pantries so that people have 24/7 access to essential staples,” said Dr. Robert Dutton, health equity manager at the […]

Barnsdall Church receives grant to combat food shortages


Barnsdall Church receives grant to combat food shortages

Oklahoma Human Services awarded a $190,000 grant to a church in Barnsdall to help combat food insecurity. The grant funds will help the Lighthouse Family Worship Center increase its food storage and delivery capacity. “This is not about buying a bunch of food and handing it out,” said 10th District Rep. Judd Strom, clarifying that […]