The Taylorville Food Pantry is currently serving over 500 families a month throughout Christian County and that number has continued to rise in the past months. Volunteers are working countless hours to sort and prepare the food for the many families and with donations of fresh produce and non-perishable foods the food pantry volunteers have their hands full. 

Pam Moses, a Co-Director for the Taylorville Food Pantry says that there is a continued need for donations. Moses mentioned that the number of families being served does not decide who the pantry helps, all families in need look to be serviced by the Taylorville Food Pantry.

Moses believes that standard costs of living for things like food will not subside anytime soon. Knowing there is a journey ahead to prepare for many food shortages for families.

An increase in fresh produce has been donated to the Taylorville Food Pantry and the Central Illinois Food Bank. This push for healthy items has seen a successful start so far. Donations of fresh produce have come from local residents' gardens, leftovers from the Taylorville Farmers Market, and through food rescue programs in which Walmart, Kroger, Aldi, and Dollar General all participate.

Pam Moses is grateful for the dedicated volunteers who ensure the food gets where it needs to and the local community for their donations, as Moses says they could not continue serving these families in need without the community's involvement.

Pam Moses says the volunteers are always being accepted at the Taylorville Food Pantry, saying just give them a call or walk in the door. 

Information about the Taylorville Food Pantry can be found at http://taylorvillefoodpantry.com/.

Pam Moses appeared as a guest on the WTIM Morning Show.