Donations are low at a Des Moines food pantry after intense snow over Des Moines delayed deliveries on Wednesday.Catholic Charities of Des Moines is preparing its food pantry for a spike in need. The nonprofit’s director of programs, Kelyn Anker, said the pantry typically sees more visitors before and after severe storms and snow.The need is also boosted when school is canceled, as it was Wednesday, because families must replace meals typically provided by the district.However, the weather prompting the spike is also making it difficult to stock donations. Anker said the snow also forced the food pantry to close, keeping donation pick-up drivers off the roads and delaying deliveries on delicate items like produce and meat. Despite the difficulties, Anker said her team will stretch their supply to ensure visitors are not denied food. To support the pantry monetarily, donate here.
Donations are low at a Des Moines food pantry after intense snow over Des Moines delayed deliveries on Wednesday.
Catholic Charities of Des Moines is preparing its food pantry for a spike in need. The nonprofit’s director of programs, Kelyn Anker, said the pantry typically sees more visitors before and after severe storms and snow.
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The need is also boosted when school is canceled, as it was Wednesday, because families must replace meals typically provided by the district.
However, the weather prompting the spike is also making it difficult to stock donations. Anker said the snow also forced the food pantry to close, keeping donation pick-up drivers off the roads and delaying deliveries on delicate items like produce and meat. Despite the difficulties, Anker said her team will stretch their supply to ensure visitors are not denied food.
To support the pantry monetarily, donate here.
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