Milwaukee food pantry reports 40% increase in need, donations sought [Video]

MILWAUKEE – A Milwaukee food pantry said donations are needed as community demand increases.

Keeping food on the table is Robin Cardine’s way of paying it forward. The single mother gets a helping hand from Kinship Community Food Center to ensure her shelves are stocked and food is served at home.

“I get as much as I give,” she said. “It’s helped me out where I don’t have to spend cash on groceries.”

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Cardine said it is helpful, especially during tough times. Over the past year, Kinship Community Food Center said it has seen a 40% increase in the families it serves – and a shortage of donations.

“A lot of times when the volunteers are stocking shelves in the back there’s just a noticeable lack of amount,” said Amanda Fahrendorf, an associate at the food center.

Fahrendorf said the food …