The COVID-19 emergency has more Hoosiers using food banks. During state officials’ daily briefing Thursday, Governor Eric Holcomb said that food distribution is up about 154 percent.
Continue readingCOVID-19 Leading to Increased Food Bank Usage
Food Pantries Seeking Assistance
In this trying time, residents are seeking assistance for many needs, much of which falls upon local food pantries. Those in charge of food panties are seeing a steep increase in demand and are asking for the public’s help for donations.
Continue readingCaring Cupboards Initiative Reaches Across County Lines
Photo Source: Caring Cupboards of Plymouth FB Group
The Caring Cupboards initiative, which got its start locally in Marshall County has spread across the area and even reached over county lines.
Organizer Rebecca Palmer provided an update to the Plymouth Board of Public Works and Safety when they met for their final meeting in November.
Continue readingNeighborhood Center Hosts Day of Giving to Help Reach Fundraising Goal
Thousands of local people receive assistance from the Marshall County Neighborhood Center. Today during their “Day of Giving” you can take action to help them continue providing beneficial resources and programs.
Continue readingYou’re Just a Few Clicks Away From Helping the Bread of Life Community Food Pantry
The Bread of Life Community Food Pantry does so much for Marshall County but currently, the volunteer-driven organization is looking for a little help in return. The interesting thing is that you can help simply by shopping online.
The nonprofit recently moved locations to the north side of Plymouth. They have the option to purchase the building so they are currently fundraising to acquire funds for the down payment of $40,000. The total price of the building is $165,000 and the loan needs to be procured prior to February of 2019.
Representatives of Bread of Life announced that individuals can help them by using smile.amazon.com. When you make online purchases, just designate Bread of Life Community Food Pantry Inc as a recipient and a percentage of your purchase price will be donated to the cause. Continue reading
Plymouth Council Approves Zoning Change for Food Pantry Move
Bread of Life Food Pantry will be able to move to a larger facility, following action by the Plymouth Common Council Monday. Representatives of the organization say they’ve outgrown their current space at Water and LaPorte streets. Continue reading
