Weld Food Bank Sees Demand For Help Soar
GREELEY, Colo. (AP) - The Weld Food Bank is struggling to meet demand because of a 77 percent increase in the number of households seeking help over the past five years.
The Greeley Tribune reported Monday that the organization distributed more than 30,000 food boxes to Weld County residents in the past year.
Kevin Mullin, the food bank's development director, says the group needs contributions of food and money.
He says the group can buy about 10 cans of food with a $1 donation. To cut costs, the group buys generic brands or bulk foods, which are sorted and packaged.
Some food comes from the U.S. Department of Agriculture, but it can be given only to specific groups, such as senior citizens and children younger than 6.
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