Illinois Farm Bureau Supports Local Community Initiatives

Grants awarded to Fit-2-Serve and Mattoon Police Department for emergency medical care and fresh produce access

Mar. 31, 2026 at 2:14am

A bold, stylized grid of silkscreen images depicting a stethoscope and an apple, conveying the intersection of emergency medical care and healthy food access supported by community grants.Vibrant community-focused grants from the Illinois Farm Bureau aim to boost emergency medical services and fresh produce access in Mattoon.Mattoon Today

The Illinois Farm Bureau has awarded grants to two local organizations in Mattoon, Illinois - Fit-2-Serve and the Mattoon Police Department. The grants will support efforts to provide emergency medical care for those experiencing heart attacks and increase access to fresh produce for those in financial need.

Why it matters

These grants highlight the Farm Bureau's commitment to supporting community-based initiatives that address critical health and food access issues. By partnering with local organizations, the Farm Bureau is helping to strengthen the resilience and well-being of the Mattoon community.

The details

The grants from the Illinois Farm Bureau will allow Fit-2-Serve to expand its program providing emergency medical equipment and training, while also enabling the Mattoon Police Department to enhance its efforts to distribute fresh produce to residents in need.

  • The grants were awarded on March 31, 2026.

The players

Illinois Farm Bureau

A statewide organization representing Illinois farmers and advocating for agricultural interests.

Fit-2-Serve

A local non-profit organization in Mattoon that provides emergency medical care and equipment.

Mattoon Police Department

The law enforcement agency serving the city of Mattoon, Illinois.

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The takeaway

These grants demonstrate the Illinois Farm Bureau's commitment to supporting community-based initiatives that address critical health and food access issues in Mattoon. By partnering with local organizations, the Farm Bureau is helping to strengthen the resilience and well-being of the community.