The Geary County commission was asked Tuesday to provide $50,000 for a new Geary County Food Pantry building project planned at the northwest corner of Seventh & Clay Streets.
Commission Chair Trish Giordano told Food Pantry board member Brad Calton that she did not know if there was anything that the County could do before the end of the year, but could possibly put the Pantry on an appropriation list for 2025. "I definitely want to see if there is something we can do to help you." Some time ago the County had already provided $50,000 that went toward buying the land for the project.
While there is available food the Pantry needs more space than exists at their West Third Street location. The fundraising goal is $500,000. So far $325,000 has been raised and is in the bank. The Junction City Commission also recently agreed to provide another $50,000 and there will be in-kind contributions from Hutton Construction, and other companies. Hutton wants to build the facility at cost.
Carlton did note that Hutton Construction wants to break ground on the project in July.