Lake Cares Food Pantry Expands Services to Meet Growing Need

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In this episode of The Style Podcast, Kelsey Gonzalez, Executive Director of the Lake Cares Food Pantry in Lake City, Florida, discusses the growing need for food assistance in the community and how the organization is expanding its services to meet that demand. Gonzalez breaks down the differences between food pantries and food banks, shares local statistics on food insecurity, and explains how the community continues to rally around families in need.

Why it matters

Food insecurity has been a persistent issue in many communities, and the COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated the problem. The Lake Cares Food Pantry plays a vital role in providing access to nutritious food for those struggling to make ends meet in Lake County, Florida. The organization's expansion into a new facility will allow it to serve even more neighbors in need.

The details

Kelsey Gonzalez, the Executive Director of Lake Cares Food Pantry, explains that food pantries differ from food banks in that they distribute food directly to individuals and families, rather than serving as a wholesale supplier to other organizations. The new Lake Cares facility will enable the pantry to expand its services and reach more people facing food insecurity in the local community.

• Lake Cares Food Pantry was founded in Lake City, Florida.
• The organization is celebrating the opening of its new, expanded facility.

What they’re saying

What’s next

The Lake Cares Food Pantry will be hosting a grand opening celebration for its new facility in the coming weeks.