ROCHESTER, N.Y. — More than 135,000 people relying on SNAP for food assistance across the Rochester region went without their full benefits earlier this month, leading food pantries to step in and help fill the gap.
The executive director at Rochester Family Mission on Tremont Street said the food supply is scarce at its food pantry. The pantry received recent donations from churches and donors, but it remains busy preparing for Thanksgiving.
“We’re thankful that we’ve been able to keep up with serving those that are in need to make sure that they have a meal or three,” Executive Director Warren Meeks Jr. said…