Marcia Hamilton+FollowDorchester neighbors step up for local food pantriesDorchester’s food pantries are seeing more neighbors than ever needing a hand, especially as food stamp cuts and rising costs hit home. The St. Vincent DePaul and Mary Ann Brett pantries are lifelines for families, seniors, and workers who just can’t stretch their paychecks far enough. Locals are teaming up—pub owners, church groups, and the Irish Pastoral Center—to collect food, gift cards, and even diapers. It’s a real community effort, but they need more help to keep shelves stocked. Have you noticed more folks struggling lately? What’s the best way for our neighborhood to support each other right now? #Safety #Dorchester #FoodPantry00Share
Sabrina Carrillo+FollowBrooklyn pantry at risk: Families may lose foodThousands of Brooklyn families could soon lose access to free groceries as Bensonhurst’s Reaching Out Community Services faces a massive budget shortfall. With demand for food at an all-time high and funding down nearly 40%, the pantry’s founder warns that unless more City Council members step up, up to 3,000 families might be cut off next month. Skyrocketing grocery prices, SNAP benefit theft, and stricter eligibility rules are pushing more neighbors into food insecurity. What do you think our city should do to keep vital services like this alive? #Safety #Brooklyn #FoodPantry00Share
Hannah Garcia+FollowNAM’s Food Pantry Just Got a Major UpgradeNorthwest Assistance Ministries is seriously stepping up for Houston! Not only are they expanding food pantry hours (hello, Saturday openings!), but they’ve also launched new veteran services—think rent help, utility support, and more. Volunteers like Paula have been serving 60-80 families a day, and now even more folks can get the help they need, especially during those tough summer months. Plus, there’s talk of bringing back in-person pantry shopping soon. If you want to help shape their future, check out their event on Sept. 6! #Safety #HoustonCommunity #FoodPantry00Share
Michael Phillips+FollowFood Pantries: Lifeline or Letdown?Turns out, a lot of parents with young kids are hitting up food pantries—but it’s not always the lifesaver you’d hope. One in three families with little ones are struggling to afford basics, and nearly a quarter have used a food pantry in the past year. But get this: many say the food isn’t nutritious or doesn’t fit their needs, and some even feel embarrassed to go. Better options and more choice could make a huge difference! #FoodInsecurity #ParentingStruggles #CommunitySupport #FoodPantry #FamilyNeeds #Safety1526Share
