We know why hunger persists…

Hunger diminishes us all.

Hunger persists in every one of the 15 villages we serve. Throughout our region, we have neighbors living below the poverty level. This is a systemic reality, a situation long perpetuated in ways we as a region have yet to fully acknowledge and address.

Meanwhile, thousands more of our neighbors are just getting by. They too, can face hunger at an unexpected turn — a temporary job loss, an unaffordable health expense.

While some may sit in judgement of our neighbors in need, community leaders are challenged to act. And food pantries like ours are uniquely positioned to partner in that effort.