We are hearing a lot of “firsts” lately. Hardworking Americans unable to find work for the first time in their lives. Former middle class families forced to go on food stamps, just to survive.
Ellen contacted us recently to share her story of a heartbreaking “first”:
I am a single mother, who lost my full-time job. It took me several months to find employment. But, I have only been able to find part-time work. I fell behind in my mortgage payments, and my child and I will soon be forced out of our home when the bank forecloses. I wasn’t able to afford food, so for the first time in my entire life, I had to apply for assistance…I thank God that I am able to at least feed my child. I keep praying that God will lead me through these troubles and help me save our home.
Ellen is struggling, but at least she is able to feed her family. Unfortunately, many of those who need assistance the most in this new economy are unaccustomed to asking for help. They don’t know where or how to get assistance.
We receive e-mails from many of these bewildered families, unaware of who to turn to for help, and embarrassed to have to ask.
Through our network of thousands of partner agencies all across the country, we are able to help families like these, who might otherwise fall through the cracks.
Donors like you help us provide the food to stock the shelves of community food pantries, soup kitchens and other agencies across the country—and provide for American families who find themselves in real need for the very first time.
