Thanks to DG John Hurley and PDG Dave Emerick District 6420 was able to contribute in late June a total of $4000 to the Northern Illinois Food Bank and River Bend Food Bank. This project was consistent with our District-wide service project which asked each Rotarian to contribute at least 20 pounds of food to a local food bank.
The project ended up donating more than 155,343 pounds of food and other products – 555% above our goal. Both food banks expressed their appreciation for the donations and told us how the money would be spent to help replenish their warehouses. This money was made available by the Rotary Foundation as part of our District Grant for the 2023-2024 Rotary year.