CARLINVILLE — Today, Friday, July 18, 2025, Congresswoman Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) will convene a roundtable with local stakeholders to address growing concerns about food access in Central and Southern Illinois. The discussion comes in response to recent actions by the Trump administration, including the cancellation of the Local Food Purchasing Assistance (LFPA) and Local Food for Schools (LFS) contracts, as well as newly signed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP).
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The roundtable will bring together farmers, food banks, and leaders in the food and agriculture sectors to discuss current challenges and identify solutions to expand access to locally grown food and strengthen regional food systems.
WHAT: Budzinski to Host Roundtable on Threats to Food Access in Central and Southern Illinois
WHO: U.S. Congresswoman Budzinski, Illinois’ 13th District
Austin Flamm, Owner of Flamm Orchards
John Williams, Illinois Farmers Union/Sola Gratia
Melanie Martin, St. Louis Area Foodbank
Kevin Pinson, St. Louis Area Foodbank
Janice McCoy, University of Illinois Extension
WHEN: 2-3 p.m. CT
WHERE: Carlinville Police Department
225 N Broad St.
Carlinville, IL 62626
