Communities can help area food pantries meet demand
Imagine coming home from work, opening your refrigerator and not having any food for your children or for yourself. Imagine not having the financial resources to afford daily necessities and being told that your local food bank has run low on supplies. Sadly, this is a reality faced by many area residents. A worsening economy and changes in food stamp benefits has driven up the demand for food pantries at least 50% (with a 168% increase at one local food bank!) compared with this time last year....