SHELBY – During October, November, and December 2018, the local FISH Food Pantry served a total of 670 individuals – a 6.2-percent increase over the same period in 2017. Included in this number are:
• 538 persons received regular food assistance
• 132 persons received emergency food assistance
An ideal FISH box of food will feed a family of up to 4 people for three days. Adjustments are made for either singles or families of 5 or more. An emergency bag of food is designed to provide 3 meals per individual.
“At the start of the New Year, FISH gives thanks for Shelby’s caring and sharing,” a pantry volunteer stated. “We celebrate the past year because, with the community’s support, FISH was able to meet the needs of those among us who have less than enough to keep food on their tables.
“We greet the New Year with the hope that there will be less need but also with the faith and certain knowledge that as clients come to us, we will be able to feed them. Thank you, Shelby, for your faithful and continued support.”
Organized 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.
