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Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation Receives Equipment Grant
Niles Township recently received a grant from the Greater Chicago Food Depository to purchase an electric lift truck for the food pantry.
Monthly demand for food support recently reached 4,000 individuals being served by the Niles Township Food Pantry. Hoping to streamline the Pantry operation while serving more clients, Food Pantry Manager Tony Araque applied for an Immediate Needs Grant Application from the Greater Chicago Food Depository. The grant application was accepted and a check underwriting the purchase of an electric pallet jack was recently presented to the Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation.
Niles Township Food Pantry Foundation President and Niles Township Clerk, Charles Levy stated,” The Pantry staff is devoted to an efficient, dignified experience for all Pantry clients. The new pallet jack will help the staff quickly process deliveries and move goods with reduced manual effort. We are grateful for the Greater Chicago Food Depository’s support.”
Since 1850, Niles Township Government has been dedicated to improving life for its residents. Niles Township is located in the northeast corner of Cook County. With a population of over 105,000 the Township includes the villages of Skokie, Lincolnwood and Golf, and sections of Morton Grove, Niles and Glenview.
