BOISE, ID – A steady stream of visitors arrived at the El-Ada Community Action Partnership food pantry in Garden City from when it opened Thursday morning through the afternoon.
Behind the open garage door where clients receive their food boxes, the stacks of canned food were not as high as they usually are, Pantry Manager James Thompson said.
Thompson said the food bank location has been so busy, staff hasn’t had a chance to count how many people are visiting, but he estimated it’s up at least 50% with as many brand-new clients showing up as there are returning…