MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC) – The Mid-South Food Bank announced Wednesday that its newest mobile pantry routes have been suspended due to a funding shortage.
A spokesperson for the Mid-South Food Bank tells Action News 5 that a list of routes that will remain available to the public will be provided on Thursday.
The charity’s mobile food bank program was launched during the COVID-19 pandemic, utilizing refrigerated vehicles to provide nutritious food to hungry mouths in a drive-thru setup.
The Mid-South Food Bank expanded the program due to its quick success, partly credited to support from the Tennessee Department of Emergency Management and local donors.
But the charity says COVID-related relief money is no longer coming in, while demand for services remains high.
“As we transition into this new year, the funds supporting this program have run out,” the charity said in a statement. “While fundraising continues, the expense to run this program outside our core distribution model continues to outpace our fundraising and we have no other choice but to suspend the added routes that were initiated in early 2020.”
The Mid-South Food Bank acknowledged that this decision will impact locals who rely on its mobile pantries.
“However, we want to assure you that we will continue to provide essential support through our Core Partner Programs such as our brick-and-mortar pantries, soup kitchens, and pantry-supported deliveries, which remain committed to serving those in need,” the statement continues.
Anyone in need of assistance is encouraged to visit the Mid-South Food Bank’s website to find the nearest pantry in their area.
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