Township Board Approves $445,358 for Food Pantry Construction
Monee Township Board Meeting | Nov. 20, 2025
Article Summary:
The Monee Township Board approved a significant capital expenditure to fund the construction of a new food pantry. The decision follows a bid opening process that concluded earlier in the month.
Pantry Construction Key Points:
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Project Cost: The approved construction cost is $445,358.
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Approval Vote: The motion passed unanimously (4-0) among present members.
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Current Usage: The Supervisor’s report indicated 92 pantry intakes between October 10 and November 14, 2025.
The Monee Township Board of Trustees on Thursday, November 20, 2025, authorized $445,358 in funding for the construction of a food pantry.
According to the meeting agenda, bids for the pantry project were opened on November 7, 2025. Under “Old Business,” Trustee Terri L. Boles made the motion to approve the expenditure, which was seconded by Trustee Deborah Burgess. The board voted 4-0 to approve the construction costs.
The need for food assistance remains active in the township. Supervisor Donna Dettbarn’s report noted that between October 10 and November 14, 2025, the township processed 92 pantry intakes. Additionally, the township reported a total of $5,147.16 spent on General Assistance and Emergency Assistance for the reporting period.
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