In 2022, we saw our Food Pantry visits reach an all-time high, with nearly 13,000 visits over the year. To acknowledge the noticeable need in the community for expanded Food Pantry access, we broadened our schedule to accommodate weekly visits for all clients. That number will likely only grow with rampant inflation over the last year, a possible looming recession, and the recently announced end of SNAP Emergency Allotments.
You pick! Minecraft, Hello Kitty, Nike…
“I’ve always wanted a Minecraft backpack!” “No way! This is mine?” These are just some of the exclamations of joy we heard at backpack distribution this year. But one little boy especially captured our attention. Chris* dragged his feet as he walked into Beverly...
