Stewpot Receives $100,000 to Fund Pantry Donations, Meals

Stewpot receives $100,000 to fund pantry donations, meals

JACKSON, Miss. (WJTV) - FMOL Health, the parent organization of St. Dominic Hospital, announced a $100,000 donation for nutritional aid to Stewpot Community Services. Officials said the gift will help fund food pantry donations and meals. “Our healing ministry extends beyond the bounds of providing healthcare to our patients and the communities we are privileged to serve,” said E.J. Kuiper, president and CEO, FMOL Health. “Providing access to vi…

Food pantry concerned about donations as need increases with government shutdown

“I don't want to live in a place where my neighbors are starving or even just going hungry," Heather Schenck said, as she knows there's a greater need for food donations right now.

Spokane Community College sees higher demand for food pantry during government shutdown

SPOKANE, Wash. - The free food pantry for students at Spokane Community College is seeing a significant increase in demand as the federal government shutdown raises on, with SNAP benefits expected to run out by November 1.

As the shutdown drags on, St. Louis food pantry braces for surge in need

Tuesday morning outside the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry.   The federal government shutdown is likely to create increased demand at the Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry and other community-based food distribution centers. Jewish Family Services (JFS) of St. Louis is keeping tabs on the situation and the potential for more families requesting food and personal care items. The Harvey Kornblum Jewish Food Pantry is the largest food pantry i…