ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Local nonprofit leaders gathered at the Community Foundation of Northern Illinois to discuss budget cuts that are threatening services.

“We’re asking how many more people will come to our door? Will we have enough food to serve all those that come to our door? Will the donations we receive match the need,” said CEO of Rock River Valley Pantry, Tabitha Endres-Cruz.

The nonprofit receives free food from a federal program, but recent cuts have limited its supplies. At the same time, the number of people needing help has increased, making the pantry rely heavily on donations.

“Last year alone, we served 82,302 individuals. That’s record numbers. Doesn’t matter who you are, what walk of life you’re in, whatever your background is. Everybody deserves basic human needs,

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