Today was a great day at Enos Elementary as we had the honor of hosting Governor JB Pritzker's press conference to announce the launch of the Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) program for children in Illinois.
Joined by esteemed guests including Deputy Under Secretary Stacy Dean, Secretary Dulce Quintero, State Superintendent Tony Sanders, Senator Sue
Rezin, and Kate Maehr from the Chicago Food Depository, Superintendent Jennifer Gill and Principal Claudia Johnson welcomed our distinguished visitors to the home of the Eagles with open arms.
Illinois is leading the charge as one of the first states to provide additional food support to over 1 million children through the Summer EBT plan, a testament to our state's commitment to ensuring no child goes hungry.
Governor Pritzker's announcement of the plan's approval from the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is a beacon of hope for children who rely on schools for regular meals. The Summer EBT program aims to alleviate hunger and anxiety during summer months, providing essential support to disadvantaged children across our state.