Dedicated to former Township Supervisor George K. Busse – who served the Township for 24 years as a trustee, clerk and ultimately supervisor – the lockers represent the Township’s commitment to serving as many residents as possible. The refrigerated units enable food pickups after hours and on weekends for those with transportation barriers or conflicting work schedules. The new innovative system is expected to assist 2,000 more individuals annually, offering greater flexibility.

“Access to food is a basic need, and no one should have to choose between getting groceries and keeping a job to use our Food Pantry,” said Elk Grove Township Supervisor John Scaletta. “These lockers bridge the gap ensuring we can serve more people who rely on this precious resource.”

Scaletta emphasized that dedicating the lockers in Busse’s name, is a fitting tribute to his years of dedicated service to the Township, and most recently, his leadership as Supervisor. “George was deeply committed to expanding resources for our residents. Thanks to his leadership, adult and family counseling, services for seniors and youth programs all grew significantly, reflecting his passion for continuous improvement.”

Currently, the Township’s Food Pantry serves approximately 1,200 households every month – a number that continues to rise due to increasing cost of living.

Clients who have already registered to use the Food Pantry can call 224-265-6111 to place an order for an after-hours pick-up. Once an order is confirmed, simple instructions and a one-time secure code are provided to access items from the refrigerated lockers, which are located at the Township’s west entrance just inside the door.

This innovation was made possible by generous support from Koloni, a leader in the locker industry and cutting-edge software, who donated the software subscription. Elk Grove Township extends its heartfelt thanks to Koloni and the community for their continued support in helping their neighbors in need to live with dignity.

To learn more about the Food Pantry, visit elkgrovetownship.com or view the following video at https://bit.ly/EGT-Food-Pantry.

For any questions, please call the Township at 847-437-0300.