Changes to federal law are bringing harder times to local food pantries in West Virginia. A report from Mountain State Spotlight illustrates some of the problems.
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Donation received from American Income Life
American Income Life Insurance Company representatives Lisa Johnson and Josh Heskett recently presented a donation check to Elaine Harris, chairperson of United Food Operation. The donation will help provide food to needy families in Putnam and Kanawha counties.
The company joins a growing list of businesses that are helping fight food insecurity by supporting Untied Food Operation programs.
“We truly appreciate the support from our businesses community,” Harris says.
United Food Operation is a totally volunteer-run non-profit organization that operates its food bank from a warehouse in Institute, WV, in space donated by ALTIVIA’s Institute Industrial Park.
2013 food distribution begins
United Food Operation (UFO) kicked off its 31st year of winter food distributions this morning. UFO will supply 13 independent food pantries in Kanawha and Putnam counties from January 4 through March 23.
“This year’s food distribution program is dedicated to the hard work of 13 local food pantries partnered with UFO,” said UFO Chairperson Elaine Harris. “Food pantries are the front line in fighting hunger in our communities, and that’s why UFO is dedicated to helping stock food pantries so they can continue to fight hunger in our region,” said Harris.
Harris said additional public support is needed this winter if the pantries are to be able to meet the need. People can volunteer their time or make a donation of food or funds to UFO or to a local food pantry.
“Increasing the number of workplaces participating in collections of money and food could really help our 13 local food pantries this winter,” said Harris.