VNA Community Services, a nonprofit serving Knox County seniors since 1921, says it faces a growing funding challenge to maintain meals, counseling, and social programs for over 1,000 seniors annually. Without the match, VNA risks losing the entire allocation, leaving a “gap that Knox County seniors would have to deal with,” Bennett said. City Ask and Community PetitionVNA is requesting a $50,000 annual commitment from the City of Galesburg, with Bennett arguing that 85% of its services benefit city residents. Emails to the Knox County Board over eight months and a $100,000 request in 2024 were denied, though a $25,000 ARPA grant was received in 2022. He said city discussions with Mayor Peter Schwartzman and City Manager Eric Hanson cite budget constraints.