Finding Familiar Foods and Friendship in a Convenient Place
For many parents, the rising cost of groceries has made it very difficult to provide meals for their kids. “It breaks my heart every time I have to tell my kids no,” says Maria, a mother of three. “It’s upsetting when you can’t afford to give your kids what they need.”
Like many families in this community, Maria’s household relies on classic staple foods like beans, rice, tortillas, and chicken to create filling and nutritious meals. However, even these basics have become increasingly difficult to afford. But that’s where the Viking Food Pantry comes in, providing essentials that may be hard to get otherwise.
Maria explains: “It’s a huge relief knowing we have access to these staples here, and so close to our homes.” Maria and countless families can put food on the table and provide their children with the nourishment they need to thrive.
Now more than ever, people in some communities might not feel as comfortable going out and exposing themselves, making them lack food, water, and sometimes even jobs. Maria, Ruth, Betha, and Elba have found comfort coming to Viking Food Pantry for help.
Another former student, Denise, shares a similar sentiment. “My siblings and even my kids went to this school,” she said. “I used to go to another food pantry, but I come to the Viking Food Pantry for support too.” Denise loves how close the pantry is to her home. “Lansdowne is my home, and it means so much to know that people are helping right here in my community.”
Now retired, Denise and her husband have found it more difficult to make ends meet on a fixed income. The Viking Food Pantry provides crucial support, Denise explained: “This really helps…you’re going to make me cry.” Telling me how hard it is now and how she has to “watch every penny.”
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