CHICAGO — Pastor Robbie Wilkerson and his wife, Tasha, admitted taking more than $100,000 from a summer food program for low-income children. They are both set to spend time in prison along with three of their associates, according to The Christian Post.
Known as the Summer Food Service Program, the meals are funded by the Food and Nutrition Service, an agency of the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
In Illinois the funds for this program are administered by the State Board of Education.
Robbie Wilkerson, founding pastor of New Birth Christian Center church in Chicago, pleaded guilty to wire fraud and money laundering, the Post reported.
Tasha Wilkerson pleaded guilty to theft of government funds. Sentencing is set for Oct. 6. (TAB)
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