MADISON, Wis. — Food pantries in Wisconsin are ramping up operations weeks ahead of Thanksgiving as more people struggle to afford groceries, with some organizations seeing more first-time visitors and more frequent visits.
In Madison, leaders at Extended Hands Pantry and Second Harvest Food Bank said they need food, funds and volunteers as demand continues to grow.
Extended Hands Pantry Director Andy Czerkas said the pantry serves about 500 families a week…