At a time when so many local families are struggling to afford groceries, Pinellas County food pantries are working hard to keep food stocked!
One local organization called Love Thy Neighbor says over the last couple of weeks, donations have slowed down, making its mission more difficult.
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At a time when so many local families are struggling to afford groceries, Pinellas County food pantries are working hard to keep food stocked! One local organization called Love Thy Neighbor says over the last couple of weeks, donations have slowed down, making its mission more difficult.
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By: Casey AlbrittonPosted at 5:21 PM, Oct 20, 2023 and last updated 5:46 PM, Oct 20, 2023
PINELLAS COUNTY, Fla. — At a time when so many local families are struggling to afford groceries, Pinellas County food pantries are working hard to keep food stocked!
One local organization called Love Thy Neighbor says over the last couple of weeks, donations have slowed down, making its mission more difficult.
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"I get very emotional. I've been there before. I've been hungry before. I've had to go to Pizza Hut to see if they were throwing out pizzas with my kids to make sure they've had dinner. So I've lived it," said Joanne Braccio with Love Thy Neighbor.
It's a situation Joanne Braccio knows all too well.
"You don't know how many people come through these doors and tell me, I'm so grateful for you. I would have been hungry for the last five months if you weren't here," said Braccio.
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