Food banks see big increase in demand during pandemic, before Thanksgiving

by Suzanne Phan, KOMO News ReporterSaturday, November 14th 2020AAVolume 90% Thanksgiving is now less than two weeks away and some food banks are seeing a bigger demand this year because of the pandemic. (KOMO)

Thanksgiving is now less than two weeks away and some food banks are seeing a bigger demand this year because of the pandemic.

Some food pantries are even in need of help themselves.

So many people are out of work because of the pandemic. And that means more people that need help. This Thanksgiving, several food banks tell KOMO News they really don’t know what to expect

Elijah Jones made a quick stop at Northwest Harvest SODO community market Friday to some fresh produce and staple foods.

“Apples, macaroni, eggs, cereal,” said Jones.

The former fisherman is unemployed and currently living in a tent.

“COVID has put a lot of people out of work,” said Jones.

He’s grateful for the support from his local food pantry……More Here

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