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Becker County commissioners present $3,056 to county food pantry after growth in demand
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County commissioners and volunteers highlighted rapid growth at the Becker County food pantry and presented a $3,056 donation, while pantry leaders warned of increasing demand and vulnerability to federal and supply cuts.
Becker County commissioners received an update on the county food pantry’s operations and presented a $3,056 donation during the board meeting.
The pantry reported sustained, sharp increases in demand: client visits rose 128 percent over four years, the pantry served 20,728 people in 2024 and distributed about 592,000 pounds of food in 2024, and the pantry served 6,100 people in the first quarter of 2025. Pantry staff said they project serving about 24,000 people in 2025, roughly 4,000 more than the prior year.
Pantry leaders told the board that the organization relies heavily on rescued food from local retailers and…
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