35 households were added to the Taylorville Food Pantry's list of people to serve during the month of July, a number that has not seen a downward trend in some time. Co-Coordinators Amy Hagen and Pam Moses note that the summer months usually see a spike in patrons served with the absence of school meals, summer activities, and back-to-school costs.

The coordinators agree that the onset of the school year applies extra pressure to families already struggling to pay for utilities and other costs of living.

Pam Moses sends out the call for fresh produce. Local community or individual gardens that see extras produced in their harvest are urged to keep the Taylorville Food Pantry in mind for donations.

The TFP will be undergoing a computer system change and will be re-entering patrons as they come through the food pantry. Further information can be found at taylorvillefoodpantry.com or on the TFP Facebook Page.

Amy Hagen and Pam Moses appeared as guests on the WTIM Morning Show.