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Vol. 40, No. 46
November 19, 2025
Garcia swap draws critics Page 11
Riverside food pantry, grocer team up Riverside citizen petitioning to feed the community for D96 firearms policy
Township residents can visit the pantry twice a month, with Riverside Foods matching customers’ donations
Advocates plan presentation at Dec. 17 school board meeting focusing on secure gun storage
By STELLA BROWN Staff Reporter
With food assistance benefits set to be restricted following a temporary shutdown of the federal government — during which the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program was paused — it can feel like there are more people than ever who need help feeding themselves and their families. Those who do often turn to local food pantries for food they couldn’t afford to purchase. When it comes to asking for help, many may think of the Share Food Share Love food pantry in Brookfield, which serves 15 villages See PANTRY on page 5
By GREGG VOSS Contributing Reporter
PROVIDED BY ANTHONY GARBIS
Anthony Garbis (left) and Javier “JR” Silva bring food donations from Riverside Foods to town hall, where the township’s food pantry is located.
Lindsey Loucks is unambiguous about her goals on firearm safety. The Riverside School District 96 parent would like the district to join her in embracing the Be SMART initiative that focuses on secure gun storage. Be SMART is an acronym that stands for securing all firearms in homes and vehicles; modeling responsible behavior around firearms; asking about the presence of unsecured firearms in other homes; recSee FIREARMS on page 5