Knox County Community Foundation announces grants available for area food pantries

Knox County Community Foundation announces grants available for area food pantries

The pandemic the pandemic has hit many organizations across the valley hard.

One of the hardest hit has been food pantries.

News 10 bureau chief gary brian tells us how one local organization is looking to help restock shelves.

Gar} "food pantries are essential for many families here in knox county.

During the pandemic those same food pantries have been in need of help."

The knox county community foundation has announced it will offer grants to food pantries.

Food pantries have been hit hard in two different areas.

Restrictions have made it harder for volunteers to help out.

But the biggest impact is the amount of food on the shelves.

When the pandemic hit the need increased as more people became unemployed.

That also meant they received less donations.

Moving into the holiday season folks at the community foundation hope funding will help.

The organization has set aside five thousand dollars.

Right now food pantries can apply for up to 500 dollars in grant funding.

"the intention here is to help as many of our local food pantries as possible.

So we have a certain amount alocated for this particular program and the final awards may vary.

But the intention is to help anyone who applies who is eligible."

Gar} "the deadline to apply for funding is november 18th.

Working from home in vincennes, gary brian news 10."

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