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Feeding hope: Lisa’s Story
Lisa usually lives in a two-income household, but now it’s down to one—hers. Her husband lost his part-time job because of the COVID-19 pandemic. That meant that her family lost their food budget, since his income normally covers their groceries.
“I’m just lucky that I’m working so I can pay the bills.”
Lisa is concerned not only about keeping her family fed but also that her kids feel a sense of normalcy through this crisis. “Kids shouldn’t need to know you’re rationing. You want them to feel like it’s always a choice—not what you have to do.” The food she received at the Mobile Market helped bring that sense of normalcy into her home. “We wouldn’t splurge on oranges. That would seem more like a splurge than a need,” she said.
Even though times are tough for Lisa and her family right now, she continues to ground herself in gratitude. “I’m just lucky that I’m working so I can pay the bills.”
Feeding Hope: Cindy’s Story
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE LOCAL STORIES.FEEDING HOPE: CINDY'S STORY“When I receive food, I have a personal feeling of absolute grace.” Cindy said this as she stood in line for the Mobile Market in Richland, Washington. “I feel this immense sense of gratitude.” Cindy is no...
Feeding Hope: Annabelle’s Story
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE LOCAL STORIES.FEEDING HOPE: ANNABELLE'S STORY“I had to drag myself out of bed this morning to get here,” said Annabelle, as she stood in line at a Mobile Market. She had worked a 15-hour shift the day before at her job with a mental health agency....
Feeding Hope: Austin’s Story
SOME OF OUR FAVORITE LOCAL STORIES.FEEDING HOPE: AUSTIN'S STORY“We’ll take everything. We love fruits and vegetables.” A moment later, a volunteer was filling Austin’s bag with fresh produce—pears, onions, celery, watermelon and more. It was the end of the month—when...
Feeding Eastern Washington and North Idaho
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Feeding Eastern Washington and North Idaho
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