Rep. Severin Marks National Food Bank Day

BENTON, IL - State Rep. Dave Severin is offering his thanks and support to area food banks as part of National Food Bank Day. Severin has worked with local area food banks to help address hunger and rising costs of food for working families.

"I want to thank all those volunteers and professionals who work every day to provide food for hungry southern Illinoisans," Severin said. "I encourage anyone who can to make regular donations to area food banks. If you can't give, I would ask you to consider volunteering for one of the many great organizations throughout southern Illinois."

Severin noted that southern Illinois is home to several local food banks. These include, but are not limited to, Franklin-Williamson food pantries, Hamilton County food pantries, Southeastern Illinois Food Pantries, Southern Seven Food Pantries, and Southern Illinois Food Pantry Network.