Nonprofits see rise in food insecurity, requests for additional financial support
Volunteers at the Madella Hilliard Senior Center, 803 West Eighth Street, pack meals and vacuum seal them for lunchtime delivery for Meals on Wheels. (Photo by Kaitlyn Wilkes)
The number of people served through The Caring Place’s food pantry has been steadily increasing throughout the year, according to Erin Becnel, the nonprofit’s programs and services director, and they’ve been seeing a record number of people in recent months.
As of September, The Caring Place has served more than 10,362 unique visitors this year, with more than 1,700 families visiting the…
