State Treasurer Michael Frerichs Returns $100,000 in Missing Money to Illinois Food Pantries
Illinois Treasurer Michael Frerichs is returning $100,000 in missing money to food pantries throughout the state. Each December, Frerichs’ office focuses on returning money through the ICash program to nonprofit groups that help people in need. This year, Frerichs decided to help food pantries that saw resources stretched and demand spike when the federal government shutdown stopped food assistance to many Illinois families in November. “Food pantries always step up to feed people in need,” Frerichs said. “It’s been a challenging year with federal cutbacks to food banks earlier in…
