Harsh economic times worsen at the low-end . . . Right now we focus on a reminder that the plight of the less fortunate persists right in our back yard and not just amid political conflict on the other side of the world.
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The line at City Union Mission’s distribution center was stretched across the entire front side of the building. People living in low-income housing come to pick up groceries there, but, at the current demand rate, the mission could run out of Thanksgiving food boxes by Tuesday evening.
Unless more food donations come in soon, it’s a problem several pantries across the area are facing.
“We’re literally on the edge of survival,” said City Union Mission’s CEO Terry Megli. “We’re so dependent on the generosity of Kansas City to help us keep our inventory up.”
Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .
Food pantries plead for donations to keep up inventory amid spike in demand
Many food pantries in the KC area are facing serious shortages of food they can give to those facing hunger during the holidays.
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