SHELBY – During July, August, and September 2016, the local FISH food pantry served a total of 885 individuals – an increase of 8.3-percent over the previous quarter. Included in this number are:
• Food box assistance: 727 adults and children
• Emergency food assistance: 158 adults and children
An ideal FISH box of food will feed a family of up to 4 people for three days. Adjustments are made either for single persons or for families of 5 or more. An emergency bag of food is designed to provide 3 meals per individual.
“From Proverbs 11:25, we read, ‘A generous person will be enriched, and one who gives water will get water,’” stated a FISH volunteer. “FISH thanks the greater Shelby community’s for its ongoing generosity over the years. With everyone’s support, FISH can help our neighbors who are experiencing food insecurity.”
FISH accepts both financial gifts and donations of nonperishable food, personal hygiene items, and cleaning supplies.
Organized 45 years ago in 1971, The FISH of Shelby, Inc. operates the food pantry that serves residents of the Shelby City School District. It is located in the Shelby Help Line Ministries building at 29 ½ Walnut Street (Rear).
