{"id":109525,"date":"2020-11-11T01:00:00","date_gmt":"2020-11-10T22:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/how-to-get-help-from-a-food-pantry\/"},"modified":"2020-11-11T01:00:00","modified_gmt":"2020-11-10T22:00:00","slug":"how-to-get-help-from-a-food-pantry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-help-from-a-food-pantry\/","title":{"rendered":"#How to Get Help From a Food Pantry"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_85 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<label for=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-item-6a33e4a666d78\" class=\"ez-toc-cssicon-toggle-label\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-icon-toggle-span\"><svg style=\"fill: #dd3333;color:#dd3333\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" 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href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-help-from-a-food-pantry\/#What_is_a_food_pantry\" >What is a food pantry?<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-help-from-a-food-pantry\/#Who_uses_a_food_pantry\" >Who uses a food pantry?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-help-from-a-food-pantry\/#More_than_just_food\" >More than just food<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/how-to-get-help-from-a-food-pantry\/#Tips_for_using_a_food_pantry\" >Tips for using a food pantry\u00a0<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<p>&#8220;<strong>#How to Get Help From a Food Pantry<br \/>\n<\/strong>&#8221;<\/p>\n<div class=\"r43lxo-0 hEDDLA js_post-content\">\n<figure class=\"sc-1eow4w5-1 dhDQnh align--bleed js_lazy-image js_marquee-assetfigure\" data-id=\"vscwyy6crgid7yjx2yek\" data-recommend-id=\"image:\/\/vscwyy6crgid7yjx2yek\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-width=\"1959\" data-height=\"1103\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommended=\"true\" contenteditable=\"false\" draggable=\"false\">\n<div class=\"sc-1eow4w5-2 loxZOX img-wrapper\" contenteditable=\"false\" style=\"max-width:1959px\" data-syndicationrights=\"true\" data-imagerights=\"getty\" data-hidecredit=\"false\"><span class=\"sc-1eow4w5-0 dnhHtZ js_lightbox-wrapper\"><\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1m41dwj-0 bByIIk magnifier js_lightbox lightbox hide\"><span class=\"iyvn34-0 bYIjtl\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-label=\"ZoomIn icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 18\"><path fill-rule=\"evenodd\" d=\"M10.5 1a6.5 6.5 0 1 1-4.23 11.44l-4.42 4.41a.5.5 0 0 1-.7-.7l4.41-4.42A6.5 6.5 0 0 1 10.5 1zm0 1a5.5 5.5 0 1 0 0 11 5.5 5.5 0 0 0 0-11zm0 2c.28 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class=\"sc-7s1ndr-0 cqfyTB no-caption\">Photo<!-- -->: <!-- --> SDI Productions<!-- --> (<!-- -->Getty Images<!-- -->)<\/figcaption><\/div>\n<p><span data-id=\"vscwyy6crgid7yjx2yek\" data-recommend-id=\"image:\/\/vscwyy6crgid7yjx2yek\" data-format=\"jpg\" data-width=\"1959\" data-height=\"1103\" data-lightbox=\"true\" data-recommended=\"true\" class=\"js_recommend\"><\/span><\/figure>\n<p><span><\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">As the <!-- -->pandemic drags on, its economics effects are putting an increasing number of Americans in a tough spot<!-- --> financially. <!-- -->Nearly one in four Americans have<!-- --> faced food insecurity this year, according to <span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 fBlGIv js_link\" data-ga='[[\"Embedded Url\",\"External link\",\"https:\/\/www.ipr.northwestern.edu\/documents\/reports\/ipr-rapid-research-reports-pulse-hh-data-10-june-2020.pdf\",{\"metric25\":1}]]' href=\"https:\/\/www.ipr.northwestern.edu\/documents\/reports\/ipr-rapid-research-reports-pulse-hh-data-10-june-2020.pdf\">a study from Northwestern University<\/a><\/span>\u2014a 100 percent increase over 2019<!-- -->.<!-- --> A<!-- -->mong families with children, the <!-- -->need for food assistance <!-- -->has <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/trip-and-travel\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"10\" title=\"Trip &amp; Travel\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">trip<\/a>led<!-- -->. <!-- -->If you\u2019re thinking about visiting a food pantry<!-- --> but you\u2019re not sure if you must<!-- --> qualify first <!-- -->or what\u2019s involved in making or scheduling a visit<!-- -->, here\u2019s what you can expect.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-2 hKBnez js_video-sticky__top-limit\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-3 eCMXYG js_video-sticky__bottom-limit\"><\/div>\n<h3 class=\"sc-1bwb26k-1 fvCjqJ\" id=\"h62768\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_is_a_food_pantry\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"js_header-anchor\" id=\"\"><\/a><strong>What is a food pantry? <\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">You might be familiar with the term \u201cfood bank,\u201d but that\u2019s not where individuals go to pick up food. A <!-- -->food bank is an organization that collects and maintains an inventory of food that is distributed to affiliated food pantries, <!-- -->soup kitchens,<!-- --> and shelters. If you\u2019re looking to pick up some food, you\u2019ll be going to a food <em>pantry<\/em>. <span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 fBlGIv js_link\" data-ga='[[\"Embedded Url\",\"External link\",\"https:\/\/www.foodpantries.org\/\",{\"metric25\":1}]]' href=\"https:\/\/www.foodpantries.org\/\">This site has a list of food pantries in your state<\/a><\/span>, searchable by ZIP code.<\/p>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"bxm4mm-11 gamHXh js_ad-mobile-dynamic  js_ad-dynamic ad-mobile-dynamic movable-ad\">\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-8 bxm4mm-9 dQlBGJ\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-12 iqioLK ad-unit ad-mobile\">\n<div is=\"bulbs-dfp\" class=\"ad-container dfp dfp-slot-MOBILE_IN_POST ad-mobile\" data-ad-unit=\"MOBILE_IN_POST\" data-targeting='{\"pos\":\"mobile_inpost\"}'><\/div>\n<div class=\"bt-wrapper\"><span data-uid=\"5d260804c9-384\" class=\"bt-uid-tg\" style=\"display:none !important;text-align:center\" data-css-selector=\"ad-container.ad-mobile\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-8 bxm4mm-10 kbXecJ\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">Food p<!-- -->antries provide free <!-- -->perishable and non-perishable items, including<!-- --> dairy products like milk and cheese, fruits, vegetables, bread, canned goods, and frozen meats. Depending on the setup, you might be able to shop in a supermarket type atmosphere<!-- --> in which you select items off a shelf and then go through a checkout. Another common <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/download-scripts-themes-apps\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"9\" title=\"Download Scripts &amp; Themes &amp; Apps\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">app<\/a>roach is a table model,<!-- --> in which people line up for food available at separate tables based on different food groups. Other pantries have pre-loaded boxes that you can pick up<!-- -->. Whatever the means, t<!-- -->ypically<!-- --> you will get enough food to last a few days.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"sc-1bwb26k-1 fvCjqJ\" id=\"h62769\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Who_uses_a_food_pantry\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"js_header-anchor\" id=\"\"><\/a><strong>Who uses a food pantry?<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">It\u2019s a myth that you have to be unemployed or on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) to use a pantry. All sorts of people use them<!-- -->, young and old: families,<!-- --> single men and women, <!-- -->single parent<!-- -->s, or seniors on a<!-- --> limited or fixed income. If you can\u2019t make ends meet and need food, don\u2019t be afraid to ask for what you need\u2014there is no shame in using services meant to help you.<\/p>\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-19 gvawPI connatix-container\"><script id=\"701055c47e5f49fc872a294b2cb3e6a3\">\n            cnxps.cmd.push(function () {\n                cnxps({\n                playerId: '5de06420-6a66-4898-8a57-ca65c11a0aa4'\n                , customParam1: \"not-lazy-loaded\"\n                }).render('701055c47e5f49fc872a294b2cb3e6a3');\n            });\n        <\/script><\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"bxm4mm-11 gamHXh js_ad-mobile-dynamic  js_ad-dynamic ad-mobile-dynamic movable-ad\">\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-8 bxm4mm-9 dQlBGJ\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-12 iqioLK ad-unit ad-mobile\">\n<div is=\"bulbs-dfp\" class=\"ad-container dfp dfp-slot-MOBILE_IN_POST ad-mobile\" data-ad-unit=\"MOBILE_IN_POST\" data-targeting='{\"pos\":\"mobile_inpost\"}'><\/div>\n<div class=\"bt-wrapper\"><span data-uid=\"5d260804c9-384\" class=\"bt-uid-tg\" style=\"display:none !important;text-align:center\" data-css-selector=\"ad-container.ad-mobile\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-8 bxm4mm-10 kbXecJ\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">You can use the food pantry, often, too. Food assistance programs <!-- -->like food pantries are commonly a long-term strategy to supplement monthly food budget shortfalls. There are no rules against using more than one food bank, although individual <!-- -->food pantries will have rules on how often you can visit per month or per <!-- -->week.<\/p>\n<h3 class=\"sc-1bwb26k-1 fvCjqJ\" id=\"h62770\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"More_than_just_food\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"js_header-anchor\" id=\"\"><\/a><strong>More than just food<\/strong><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\">Food pantries don\u2019t just provide food. Other necessities might be available, like personal hygiene products, paper products, school supplies, diapers, baby formula, baby food, and even gluten free or sugar free foods. Volunteers can also help you sign up for SNAP, and there might even be literacy and job training classes on offer.<\/p>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"bxm4mm-11 gamHXh js_ad-mobile-dynamic  js_ad-dynamic ad-mobile-dynamic movable-ad\">\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-8 bxm4mm-9 dQlBGJ\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-12 iqioLK ad-unit ad-mobile\">\n<div is=\"bulbs-dfp\" class=\"ad-container dfp dfp-slot-MOBILE_IN_POST ad-mobile\" data-ad-unit=\"MOBILE_IN_POST\" data-targeting='{\"pos\":\"mobile_inpost\"}'><\/div>\n<div class=\"bt-wrapper\"><span data-uid=\"5d260804c9-384\" class=\"bt-uid-tg\" style=\"display:none !important;text-align:center\" data-css-selector=\"ad-container.ad-mobile\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-8 bxm4mm-10 kbXecJ\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3 class=\"sc-1bwb26k-1 fvCjqJ\" id=\"h62771\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Tips_for_using_a_food_pantry\"><\/span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"js_header-anchor\" id=\"\"><\/a><strong>Tips for using a food pantry<\/strong>\u00a0<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n<ul data-type=\"List\" data-style=\"Bullet\" class=\"sc-1lmbno3-0 dpuHif\">\n<li>Bring documentation that proves your identity and where you live.<\/li>\n<li>Show up early to avoid lines and ensure that you get a shot at <!-- -->limited-quantity items like fresh produce, dairy,<!-- --> and frozen food.<\/li>\n<li>Plan meals more effectively <!-- -->by going to the food <!-- -->pantry before you go to the grocery store to pick up additional needs<!-- -->, rather than after. <\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"bxm4mm-11 gamHXh js_ad-mobile-dynamic  js_ad-dynamic ad-mobile-dynamic movable-ad\">\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-8 bxm4mm-9 dQlBGJ\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-12 iqioLK ad-unit ad-mobile\">\n<div is=\"bulbs-dfp\" class=\"ad-container dfp dfp-slot-MOBILE_IN_POST ad-mobile\" data-ad-unit=\"MOBILE_IN_POST\" data-targeting='{\"pos\":\"mobile_inpost\"}'><\/div>\n<div class=\"bt-wrapper\"><span data-uid=\"5d260804c9-384\" class=\"bt-uid-tg\" style=\"display:none !important;text-align:center\" data-css-selector=\"ad-container.ad-mobile\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"bxm4mm-8 bxm4mm-10 kbXecJ\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p class=\"sc-77igqf-0 bOfvBY\"><em>Thinking of donating to a food bank? <\/em><span><a rel=\"nofollow noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\" class=\"sc-1out364-0 hMndXN sc-145m8ut-0 fBlGIv js_link\" data-ga='[[\"Embedded Url\",\"Internal link\",\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/donate-money-not-food-to-your-local-food-bank-1830561819\",{\"metric25\":1}]]' href=\"https:\/\/lifehacker.com\/donate-money-not-food-to-your-local-food-bank-1830561819\"><em>Here\u2019s what you need to know.<\/em><\/a><\/span><em> Just remember to donate with cash if you can. <\/em>\u00a0<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>Mike Winters<\/p>\n<div class=\"sc-1ib37xr-5 jelKu\"><span class=\"iyvn34-0 bYIjtl\"><svg xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" width=\"18\" height=\"18\" aria-label=\"Kinja icon\" viewbox=\"0 0 18 18\"><path d=\"M2.9 8.3c.7.2 1.4 1 1.7 1.5l3 4.9A2.4 2.4 0 0 0 9.7 16H14s-3-5.4-4-6.8C9.4 8.2 8.6 8 7.7 8H2s1-1 3-1h6.6c1.4 0 2-.7 2.4-1.2L16 2H7c-1.2 0-1.7.6-2.2 1.4L2 8v.1l.9.2z\"><\/path><\/svg><\/span><label class=\"peggds-0 eZRbSg\">Posts<\/label><\/div>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\">For forums sites go to <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/forum.buradabiliyorum.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Forum.BuradaBiliyorum.Com<\/a><\/span><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<blockquote>\n<p style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>If you want to read more <a href=\"https:\/\/buradabiliyorum.com\/en\/category\/news\/\" data-internallinksmanager029f6b8e52c=\"2\" title=\"News\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">News<\/a> articles, you can visit our <span style=\"color: #ff9900;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/en.buradabiliyorum.com\/general\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">General <\/a><\/span>category.<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/blockquote>\n<p><span style=\"color: black;\"><a style=\"color: #ff9900;\" href=\"https:\/\/twocents.lifehacker.com\/how-to-get-help-from-a-food-pantry-1845636769\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Source<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>&#8220;#How to Get Help From a Food Pantry &#8221; Photo: SDI Productions (Getty Images) As the pandemic drags on, its economics effects are putting an increasing number of Americans in a tough spot financially. 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