South Florida food bank looking for suppliers, volunteers as inflation rises

PEMBROKE PARK, Fla. – For food banks in South Florida and throughout the nation proper now, provide chain points, rising gas costs and inflation are making it tough for them to feed individuals in want.

At a time when demand is nearing pandemic-era ranges, the finances for food and different requirements are staying the identical whereas the prices are growing.

Local 10 News’ Christina Vazquez visited Feeding South Florida on Tuesday as many employees have been seen loading up bins of food for individuals in want.

“The economic crisis really did a number on our families,” mentioned Feeding South Florida President/ CEO Paco Vélez. “The dollars or their benefits aren’t stretching as far as they used to.”

As inflation continues to hit fastened incomes onerous, Vélez instructed Local 10 News that many are counting on food banks due to the greenback not growing.

“Instead of having a need toward end of the month they are need in middle because they money isn’t stretching, their food stamps are not stretching so they are coming to us a lot more frequently,” mentioned Velez.

Fron rising costs from food to gas, assets for food banks like Feeding South Florida are being strained as the price of dwelling continues to rise.

“Our costs go up as well, just like our families, price of diesel $5.00 a gallon,” mentioned Velez. “Rent here is about to go up over 50 percent.”

Velez says that financial donations are wanted as the fee to maintain cabinets stocked and the households who rely upon them fed enhance together with demand.

“Especially in the new year as we help put food on the table for families this holiday season, we hope South Florida continues to support us,” he mentioned.

Feeding South Florida are additionally looking for volunteers. If you wish to enroll, click here.