Rural Ministry Executive Director Grateful for 'Incredible' Response to Food Pantry Shortage

It's been over two weeks since Chautauqua County Rural Ministry announced via social media that it was facing a "critical food shortage" at its Emergency Food Pantry, and the response since then has been "incredible." That from CCRM Executive Director Bridget Majka, who was a call-in guest on WDOE's "Viewpoint" program on Monday. She says they have seen many people step up and are even continuing food drives to help. Majka explains that while Rural Ministry is a member of FeedMore WNY for its soup kitchen, it cannot be a FeedMore member for its food pantry...

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Majka says the shelves look "wonderful" right now and will carry the agency for a while, but adds that the need is always ongoing...

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On October 27th, the day CCRM announced its critical shortage, it served 40 families through the Emergency Food Pantry.

Click here to listen to the entire "Viewpoint" interview featuring Bridget Majka.

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