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Illinois Credit Union League’s CTC Committee donates to local food pantries

NAPERVILLE, IL (February 13, 2024) — The Illinois Credit Union System (ICUS) announced today that it has donated $12,000 to local area food pantries across the country as part of its Commit to Change Committee’s annual holiday giving campaign. The generous contributions help provide much-needed food assistance to families and individuals struggling with food insecurity during the winter months.

“The holiday season is a time for giving back, and we are proud to support our local communities through this donation,” said Tom Kane, CEO of the Illinois Credit Union League (ICUL) and Envisant. “Food insecurity is a serious issue in many parts of the country, and we are committed to helping those in need gain access to healthy, nutritious food.”

The Commit to Change Committee, a volunteer group within ICUL, spearheads the organization’s DEI efforts. Each year, the committee selects worthy causes to support and provides ongoing inclusion focused events. This year as the holiday season neared, the committee focused again on food insecurity, recognizing the growing need for assistance in communities across the country.

“We are extremely grateful for the support of ICUL during the holidays” said Shannon Cameron, Executive Director of the Aurora Food Pantry. “This significant gift allowed us to provide critical food assistance and ensured every family in our community was able to enjoy a holiday meal with their loved ones.”

ICUS employees presented checks to food pantries in Illinois, Florida, and Colorado. These food banks were recipients of checks from ICUS:

Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Central Illinois Food Bank
COOL Ministries Food Pantry
Food to Power
Frankfort Township Food Pantry
Glen Ellyn Food Pantry
Hope and Friendship
Hosanna! Lutheran Church
Kendall County Community Food Pantry
Messengers of Hope
Milton Township Food Pantry, Inc
Northern Illinois Food Bank
Operation Blessing of Southwest Chicagoland
Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry
Village Baptist Church Food Pantry
West Suburban Community Food Pantry

About Illinois Credit Union League (IUCL)

The Illinois Credit Union League is the primary trade association for more than 200 state and federal credit unions in Illinois. It focuses on providing legislative and regulatory advocacy, compliance assistance and information, and a wide range of educational and training services to those credit unions, who in turn serve approximately 3.4 million members. More information can be found at www.icul.com.