Deeper Purpose Food Ministries had to close its gates on Tuesday. With 450 cars already idling in its 14 acres of parking space, the food pantry ran out of room as more cars tried to turn off US 441 and attend a Thanksgiving grocery distribution.
Pastor Adam Joy said the food ministry never encountered a parking problem in the past, but even with the federal government shutdown ended and benefits returning to residents, he said the community need for food remains high.
“This is just affecting everybody, even the people that don’t get SNAP,” Joy said. “The rising cost of everything, it’s hurting a lot of people, even working families.”…