The Illinois Credit Union System (ICUS) announced today that it has donated $14,000 to local area food pantries across the country as part of its Commit to Change Committee’s holiday giving campaign. The generous contributions help provide much-needed food assistance to families and individuals struggling with food insecurity during the winter months.

“We are proud to support our local communities through this donation,” said Libby Calderone, 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.

"Cool Food Pantry is incredibly grateful for the support of the Illinois Credit Union System during the holidays," said Mindy Lindholm, Executive Director of COOL Ministries. "This generous contribution has been instrumental in helping us to fulfill our mission of feeding the hungry and providing assistance to our community members throughout Lake County Illinois."

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

• Aurora Area Interfaith Food Pantry
• Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry
• Between Friends Food Pantry
• Central Illinois Food Bank
• COOL Ministries Food Pantry
• Glen Ellyn Food Pantry
• Glen-Ed Pantry
• Hope and Friendship Food Pantry
• Messengers of Hope Mission, Inc
• Milton Township Food Pantry
• Nourishing Hope
• Village Baptist Church Food Pantry

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About the Illinois Credit Union League

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.