Monee Township Food Pantry Expansion Phase 2 Pushed to 2026

Monee Township Board Meeting | August 2025

Article Summary: The Monee Township Board announced a significant schedule adjustment for the ongoing food pantry expansion project. While the first phase is complete, the completion date for the second phase has been moved to May 2026 to align with a new budget year.

Pantry Project Key Points:

• Phase 1 Complete: Officials confirmed that the first phase of the building renovation is finished.

• Phase 2 Delayed: The completion schedule for Phase 2 has been moved to May 4, 2026.

• Budget Alignment: The delay is viewed as a positive step as it shifts the project costs into a new budget year.

The Monee Township Board on Thursday, August 21, 2025, received an update on the construction schedule for the township food pantry, revealing that the project’s completion has been pushed back to the spring of 2026.

During the discussion of Old Business, officials noted that Phase One of the pantry renovation is now done. However, the timeline for Phase Two has been adjusted. The project is now scheduled for completion on May 4, 2026. The minutes indicate that this delay may be advantageous for the township as it allows the project expenses to be moved to a new budget year.

The update follows previous meetings where the Board secured a $100,000 state grant and authorized a loan of up to $300,000 to cover the estimated $629,800 cost of the second phase.

In related business, the Board was reminded that reservations for the Township Officials of Illinois Conference are booked. Officials have until October to cancel without losing the funds committed for the reservation.