On feeding the poor...a local area's solution to stocking the food pantry. [View all]

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Last edited Tue May 21, 2013, 06:52 AM - Edit history (2)

Just wanted to pass this on because it is a good idea and is working. One of this areas local food pantries was having problems with keeping stock. They opted to set up a collection booth at the local farmer's market and people can drop off food items when they come to shop. The other thing they have done is to accept donations of fresh food purchased from the farmers at the market. They have substantially increased the amount of food they are collecting and have the additional benefit being able to make fresh produce available to those in need.

Forgot to add that they are set up accept donations of money as well and they got a spot on the local news to inform people about the options for donations.