FISH hosted a walk-up, contactless service as an alternative of a scheduled drive-through occasion on Saturday.
The chilly climate and the potential of rain prompted the group to vary their schedule.
By 11 a.m. solely eight individuals had come to get meals at 906 Harney Road. Nevertheless, issues have been picked up. An hour later, a volunteer mentioned that round 25 individuals had been supplied with meals. That is roughly the identical variety of recipients who confirmed up final weekend. About 60 or extra households usually obtain meals on weekdays when the service lasts 4 hours as an alternative of two hours.
Government Director James Fitzgerald mentioned efforts to supply meals to individuals in want went easily within the face of challenges of a tough 12 months. There are busy days and fewer busy days, however the group is presently maintaining with demand, he mentioned.
“For the reason that pandemic began, we initially noticed the numbers decline as individuals have been afraid to return out. Our numbers have been rising steadily since April and are roughly the identical as earlier than COVID-19. We’ve not seen the affect of the decreased authorities assist, ”mentioned Fitzgerald.
In accordance with FISH, round 1,200 households or 3,500 individuals are cared for every month. Increasingly households are searching for providers for the primary time. Whereas the overall seems to be about the identical, the group believes this 12 months’s quantity will improve as newer prospects be part of their “regular” buyer numbers.
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