Central and Eastern Kentucky
(2009-11-23)
LEXINGTON
(WEKU) -
A record of sorts has been set for the Thanksgiving Basket Program at God's Pantry.
You might say it's an unfortunate record at God's Pantry.
Mandy Brajuha, who's a spokeswoman for the Lexington-based program, says more families than ever are participating in the holiday program.
"That number of families was always about 3,500 to 4,000 and we've jumped way up over the 5,000 mark this year which really mirrors everything we are seeing in our operation right now," Brahuja said.
Needy families are picking up Thanksgiving baskets at five pantries in the Lexington area. Brajuha says their numbers have gone up almost three fold over a three year period.
She says a new refrigerated truck will assist immensely with their perishable food program. It allows God's Pantry access to 49 of the region's grocery stores, which may soon donate fresh meats and vegetables to the program.
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