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Local churches and representative join forces to support food pantries

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State Representative Kevin Schmidt (IL) | Representative Kevin Schmidt (R) 114th District

State Representative Kevin Schmidt (IL) | Representative Kevin Schmidt (R) 114th District

Members of First Baptist Church of Dupo, Sacred Heart, Christ UCC, and Apostolic are actively involved in supporting the community by stocking essential items for local food pantries. Their efforts aim to assist families in need within the 114th District.

Representative Schmidt expressed gratitude for the opportunity to contribute further by donating his pay raise each month to support these food pantries. "I’m also grateful to donate my pay raise to food pantries every month to help families in need," he stated.

The collaboration between local churches and Representative Schmidt highlights a collective effort to address food insecurity in the area.

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