Community-owned food pantry in Gary helps feed thousands each month

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Community-owned food pantry in Gary helps feed thousands each month
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Nearly 91K people face food insecurity in Lake, Porter Counties, Food Bank of NW Indiana says

A community-owned pantry in Gary , Indiana is helping put food on the table of those who need it most.The Food Bank of Northwest Indiana serves both Lake and Porter counties.Nearly 91,000 people in that area face food insecurity.

"I buy groceries like everybody else. So, I know how much they cost," Carey said. "So, it feels good to be able to provide to our community, so we can afford to eat healthier food." Those lines are still necessary for now, but Clemons said he's slowly getting people to come inside the co-op. "Basically, what it is is a grocery store owned by the community, period. Everything is free here. It's only those that want to give and understands the need. This is how we exist," Clemons said.

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