Pantry Plus More

The Importance of Food Rescue

When we stop food waste, we take a big step toward ending hunger. America has more than enough food to feed everyone. But each year, an enormous amount of food is wasted in the United States. Feeding America partners with food manufacturers, grocery stores, restaurants, and farmers to prevent food waste and rescue surplus food

Hunger: The Hidden Shame

Nearly 40% of people who qualify for food assistance do not apply for it because they are ashamed. Hunger is truly the invisible epidemic. We saw this recently as the viral video of the 9 year old girl living in the Jersey shore area broke down crying uncontrollably and said she was starving. Her mother