ROCHESTER, N.Y. — As the government shutdown continues, the House of Mercy in Rochester is preparing for an increase in people needing assistance. Interim Executive Director Pam Smith said the organization was already seeing more visitors due to rising food prices.
“We do expect to have more people, if on November 1st people don’t get their benefits,” Smith said.
The House of Mercy relies heavily on donations to stock its food pantry. Director of Development Whitney Snead expressed concern about the potential strain on resources…