ROCKFORD, Ill. (WTVO) — Rockford leaders are taking action to combat food insecurity as government benefits remain reduced and uncertain.

"We are going to be putting forward to our Finance and Personnel Committee an allotment of $100,000 to help our local food pantries," said Mayor Tom McNamara.

"We are also working on providing a mobile food grocery store in the near future, to provide groceries to individuals who do not have access to fresh food," added Alderman Tamir Bell (D-13th Ward).

Local businesses are also contributing to the effort by hosting food donation drives. The Olympic Tavern has set up donation bins in its lobby, which have been overflowing with food donations.

This initiative has inspired other restaurants, such as Lucha Cantina and Harvey Wallbangers, to follow suit

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