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The food pantry’s original location will be demolished as part of the city’s $136 million wastewater treatment plant rehabilitation project.

Across the suburbs, food pantries are seeing increased demand, as households struggle with inflation and the government assistance that was readily available during the pandemic has come to an end. A decline in donations from grocery stores and supply chain issues have put an additional strain on some pantries working to replenish their shelves.

Bob Hansen named 2020 Batavia Citizen of the Year Bob Hansen is the Batavia 2020 Citizen of the Year. Courtesy of Bob Hansen The Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry and Clothes Closet is the 2020 Spirit of Batavia Award winner. Currently the food pantry serves about 725 families. Courtesy of Batavia Interfaith Food Pantry   Updated 12/12/2020 12:17 AM In a year where nothing is "normal" and everyone can use positive news, the Batavia Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to announce that the 2020 Citizen of the Year is Robert "Bob" Hansen. Additionally, the Batavia Interfaith Food Pan...