Moncks Corner Veterans Post Hosts Food Pantry for Military Families Impacted by Shutdown

Lowcountry food pantry helps federal workers during government shutdown

A Moncks Corner woman has teamed up with the VFW Post 9509 and Auxiliary to help federal workers by starting a food pantry as the ongoing government shutdown continues.

Moncks Corner veterans post hosts food pantry for military families impacted by shutdown

MONCKS CORNER, S.C. (WCBD) — A local veterans post is opening its doors to help military and federal families impacted by the ongoing government shutdown. VFW Post 9509 in Moncks Corner is hosting a “Be the Light” pop-up food pantry this weekend. The event will provide free groceries, baby supplies and personal care items to families struggling to make ends meet. “It’s hard when you have to go to work and not receive a paycheck,” said organizer …

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