Food banks searching for extra help
Bea Karnes
During the summer, food banks often have trouble providing all of the help that's requested. Donations drop off at the same time that demand increases. One reason for that increased demand for food is that children who normally get a free or reduced price lunch at school are now home.
In Pueblo, as many as two thirds of students qualify for either free or reduced lunch and breakfast. Providing an extra meal or two each day quickly catches up with families. "Everything just kind of compounds and the biggest thing is you've got to pay for your rent, you've got to pay for doctors bills....they make food their last priority," said Tom Denslow, Care and Share. He added that even small donations help. One dollar can result in the purchase of ten pounds of food.
