A Westland food pantry is reconsidering its hours and safety protocols after two men allegedly ignored the facility’s rules Monday night, taking far more than their allotted items and leaving volunteers feeling unsafe.
The Elmwood Blessing Box, which serves 80 to 100 families daily, operates on a simple principle: everyone gets the same amount to ensure fairness for all visitors.
Watch Christiana Ford’s video report below:
Westland food pantry considers safety changes after 2 men clear shelves, intimidate volunteers
“This pantry is a small immediate needs pantry. We try to make sure it is fair for everybody and everybody is able to get the same amount of things,” said Elizabeth Freeman, co-owner of the Elmwood Blessing Box…