Community Support is Key to Meeting Increased Demand During Challenging Times

During the pandemic, we watched neighbors who had always lived securely suddenly turning to the food pantry, families facing housing uncertainty, and parents struggling to work while caring for their children. The people coming through our doors were families like ours; people like us.

Fast forward six years. While we are thankfully no longer in a pandemic, many of our neighbors are once again stretched beyond what they ever imagined. Groceries cost more, budgets are breaking, and families are turning to their community, hoping someone will be there to help.

We are grateful for those in our community that have been showing incredible generosity, helping to ensure no one faces this alone. Children are hosting bake sales, breweries are matching donations, and hair salons are offering incentives for customers who give. The creativity is incredible, and the generosity is truly inspiring!

However, there are people right now who are doing everything they can to put food on their tables, and support the basic needs of their families, but it’s still not enough. This is our moment to show up again, just like we always have. Because just like before, people need us. People who may not show it. People who never expected to ask for support. People who could be you, a friend, or a neighbor. Let’s show up for each other the way this community always does.