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Midtown Food Pantry director urges continued county support as demand rises
Summary
The Midtown Food Pantry director described expanded volunteer operations, rising client needs, partnerships with Feedmore and a $12,000 grant from a Bishop Storehouse, and asked the board to consider sustaining or increasing county support to meet growing demand.
The Midtown Food Pantry director (S13) told supervisors the pantry is the county—s sole food pantry serving the entire county, operating three days a week with more than 30 volunteers and growing demand. The director described volunteers, pickup logistics, and a recent $12,000 grant that helps pay for purchased items; she said the pantry continues to rely on donations and local volunteers to meet needs.
The director asked the board to consider increased support, noting that last year the county provided $7,500 and the pantry requests $25,000 in some asks but currently aims for modest support levels to sustain operations. Supervisors thanked the pantry and discussed past county support and the potential to increase funding in the next budget cycle.
Why this matters: the pantry provides direct food security supports to Amelia County residents and uses local coordination to stretch donated dollars and grant awards to serve more families.
