The NEEDS pantry served almost 100 more people in October than in the previous month, including 30 new families. Requests for emergency financial assistance also remained high.

Here are the latest numbers:

During the month of October, the NEEDS pantry provided food to 207 families – for a total of 709 people!

NEEDS also provided emergency financial assistance to 17 families, distributing $5778.00 to cover rent and utilities.