Kathy’s Story

After not being able to qualify for benefits, downsizing from a house to an apartment due to the cost and maintenance, and receiving a medical diagnosis that required her to become a vegetarian, Kathy finds herself at the food pantry every other Friday. While this might break the spirit of many, Kathy keeps a smile on her face, grateful for the access to fresh vegetables and produce her diet requires. 

Kathy’s story can very easily turn into anyone’s story. A change in employment, a jump in expenses, there are a million things that can happen to put someone in a position of needing a helping hand. Kathy never planned on having to seek help from a food pantry, but as she said “The money just doesn’t stretch far enough.”

If you, or someone you know could use some help finding which resources may be available to them, please visit www.gsfb.org/help/food-map/