By SE Illinois News |
Jan 29, 2024
Grocers across the state of Illinois can now apply for grant funding to upgrade their equipment and combat food insecurity. The Pritzker Administration and the Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic Opportunity (DCEO) have announced $3.5 million in new available grant funds as part of the Illinois Grocery Initiative Equipment Upgrades Program.According to Senator Fowler, many small grocery stores in the state have outdated equipment that is costing them a fortune in energy bills. He stated, "A lot of these little grocery stores, their equipment like coolers and...