For Amber Daugs of the Grow it Forward food pantry in Manitowoc, the spike in demand has already started as people prepare for their benefits to run out.
“Personally, I can’t keep up. I pick one thing up, and I set one thing down,” said Daugs, the founder and CEO of the nonprofit. “Our shelves are being depleted very quickly.”
Last month, the food pantry served roughly 370 people. Over the last few weeks, however, Daugs said the pantry has seen a 40 percent increase in visitors. She anticipates that demand will increase even further once benefits expire…