Michele visits the NHCO food pantry to provide for herself, her daughter and granddaughter. She is unable to work anymore and even with her daughter working, they struggle to make ends meet.

With food prices increasing, Michele says it puts a strain on everything. She has even found herself skipping meals and paying some bills due to the lack of income. This is something Michele has experienced before.

“It was just a way of life for me. I raised four kids by myself. So it’s not something new,” she said.

As she raised her children, Michele had family nearby to help. Without that help now, Michele comes to her local food pantry to help supplement.

“It’s a blessing,” she said. “It’s a real blessing.”
The extra food sometimes keep Michele from having to skip meals or pay bills.

“I give to my daughter and granddaughter first,” she said.
Michele says the staples are most helpful for her.

“The milk, eggs, and bread help. Meat occasionally, too,” she explained.

Michele says she is grateful to the donors who make each food pantry possible. Each donation helps keep her family fed and puts food on the table each night.