The head of a local nonprofit organization says its Emergency Food Pantry saw a lot of people last week in preparation for the suspension of federal funding for SNAP benefits, and is grateful for the support it has received from the community to keep the pantry stocked. Chautauqua County Rural Ministry Executive Director Bridget Majka, who gave an update on WDOE’s “Viewpoint” program on Tuesday, says the pantry saw a “huge” uptick in October…
Bridget Majka: gave out over 9,500 meals in October
Majka says CCRM is looking primarily for nonperishable food items in its pantry…..