From Legislative Hunger Awareness Day: Food Pantry open during the blizzard
Mar 3, 2011
“OPRF shared an amazing story about opening the pantry the night of the blizzard. They served 15 families but one stood out. A working mother of five came in, stressed that schools would be closed for the next two days, and her children would not have access to schools meals—a total of 30 meals.
“If people are coming to pantry in a blizzard, they really need the help,” OPRF Executive Director Kathy Russell explained. “It was one of those times where you realize this is why we are here,” OPRF Director of Operations Michele Zurakowski added.”