Cora's Place Is Starting a Food Drive to Help Community Members in Need

Cora's Place is starting a food drive to help community members in need

ROCKVILLE, Ind. (WTWO/WAWV)— Cora's Place is a local thrift store in Rockville, and it normally helps the community by selling items at a discounted price, but food, not clothes, seems to be more of a hot ticket item, as the government shutdown reaches its 31st day. Coressa Clark is the owner of Cora's Place, and she knows helping out the community during these tough times is very important. "We're here for the community and the members," Clark …

'It takes a community;' Idaho businesses launch food assistance programs amid federal benefit concerns

As concerns grow over potential disruptions to federal food assistance programs, Idaho businesses and community members are launching grassroots efforts to ensure no one goes hungry.Bailey McClaflin and her husband Ryan, who own Baked and Loaded Potato Company at Magic Valley Mall, have been quietly helping their community for three years through a simple yet effective program. Customers can purchase meal tickets that cover future costs for some…