Lake Area United Way Contributes $20,000 To Address Food Insecurity Among Special Needs Individuals
The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana received $20,000 from Lake Area United Way to address food insecurity among special needs individuals. The Food Bank will work in partnership with TradeWinds to provide "Pantry Pack", a monthly grocery delivery program specifically for individuals with special needs. "We have 50 clients who struggle with food insecurities during any given month. As they pay rent, utilities, medical needs, and other necessities, the household funds are stretched thin, Most of the households are below the poverty threshold with 72% of our client incomes below $20,000 annually…Read more