Not everyone who visits the food pantry is unemployed. In fact, most are employed, sometimes with two or three jobs, but can’t seem to keep up.
Jerry is a father of two and is experiencing the detriment of rising expenses as he does his best to provide for his family.
“Ya know, things aren’t as cheap as they used to be,” he said during his wait in the lobby of the Wilson Food Pantry.
Jerry and his family are thankful for the food pantry. The extra support allows them to spend a little less at the grocery store and use the extra money where it’s needed.
With a daughter who just graduated from college and has dreams of working in Government and another daughter getting ready to finish high school, Jerry has found it extremely important to instill in them that hard work is required to make it in this world.
“These days, you have to have a career to get by. That means getting a degree and working hard to make a career for yourself.” Jerry and his family are so thankful for the extra support the food pantry provides.
“Every little bit helps. Especially when you’re doing your best but your best just isn’t enough.”
