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“IL-EATS has benefited the students financially, benefited our community, and benefited our educational programs. There have been so many things created just because of this one little program.”
- Delia Jackson, Dwayne O. Andreas Ag Academy
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“Without IL-EATS, we would have been starting to sell the equipment and let our employees go. This program has changed our lives. We haven’t fully processed what IL-EATS is doing for our family.”
- Sawyer Cottrell, Legacy Ranch American Waygu
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"There has always been a lack of high-quality fresh produce in our food pantries. Bringing that high-quality fresh produce to our pantry gives our neighbors the dignity of having high-quality food.”
- Karson Paris, Rooted For Good
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“It is such a unique program; I have yet to find the downside. The economy is stimulated; my family is being helped; people who need food are getting food. It’s a win-win-win.”
- Max Allbritten, Indian Point Ranch
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“Retail prices make a huge difference in the farm’s income. It will allow me to revive and survive.”
- Mei Shao, Sunny Oaks Farm
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“I’m hearing from our families who are receiving the new products. They are so appreciative to be receiving the same quality of food products that other families are able to purchase.”
- Katie Rife, Two Rivers Head Start
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“I wish there were more ways to help the small farmer and help the local community members at the same time. Without IL-EATS, I don’t know how many of us will survive the next six months.”
- Tony Stirling, Valley Fresh Harvest
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