TERRY, Miss. (WLBT) – The less fortunate have typically had a tough time feeding their families, but USDA cuts are impacting food pantries that often help meet their needs.
One local food pantry is feeling that hit; not getting the food it needs for a growing number in the community.
“It is a huge assistance, but if it went away, we would make do,” said Dannie Williams.
The 63-year-old is disabled and was shopping Monday at the Felicia Newman Food Pantry in Terry.
The Crystal Springs resident has already had cuts to her utility assistance and is not looking forward to more belt tightening.
“I’m not able to shop the way I used to,” said Williams. “So now I have to be very, very mindful in how I do shop and how I apply the monies I do have coming in.”
The pantry distributes twice a month to about 1,400 people.
Normally the non-profit picks up three pallets of food from the Mississippi Food Network. Now that’s down to one pallet.
“The U.S.D.A. has been cut $1 billion dollars. That means that there are schools and food pantries alike that are dramatically reduced in how they can operate,” said The Newman Foundation CEO Tyrone Newman.
The organization may have to only distribute food monthly. Carol Mabry of Terry has congestive heart failure and relies on the pantry’s assistance.
“I would have to go on some non-healthy food, because I couldn’t afford to get the food I want or need for my health issues.”
Crystal Springs High school and Delta Sigma Theta Sorority Inc. recently donated rice to the pantry. They hope more organizations and businesses help fill in the gaps left by government cuts.
If you would like to help go to www.thenewmanfoundation.org.
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