Summary
"We are seeing people who have never been to a food pantry before," says [Greta Hansen], the executive director of Community Action Coalition (CAC). "They come in and need guidance with how a pantry works and often are embarrassed to be there. Our volunteers make them feel welcome and explain the system to them."
"I've just loved seeing this unfold," says [Kathleen Woit]. "The cooperation between nonprofits has been fantastic, and the response throughout the community has been positive and supportive."A survey in October 2006 by the Hunger Prevention Council of Dane County showed that only 45% of those eligible for food stamps used them. "It's really eye-opening to see that participation in the food-stamp program is that low," says Woit. "We were absolutely startled by that."See the full content of this document
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A Friend in Need
Greta Hansen knows firsthand how the economic downturn has hiked the need for such basics as shelter and food.
"We are seeing people who have never been to a food pantry before," says Hansen, the executive director of Community Action Coalition (CAC). "They come in and need guidance with how a pantry works and often...See the full content of this document
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