FISH of Galesburg Food Pantry Sees 30% Surge in Need – Help Fill the Shelves

Join Katherine Seguino, Executive Director of the FISH of Galesburg Food Pantry, on Galesburg’s Morning News as she reveals the urgent reality of food insecurity in Knox County. With a 20-30% surge in demand over the past two months, FISH is now serving over 900 families—more than 2,200 individuals—every month. Hear why SNAP uncertainties, economic pressures, and growing households are pushing this 55-year-old institution to its limits.

In this 15-minute interview, Katherine explains:
The difference between a food bank and a client-choice pantry (and why "shopping" with dignity matters)
How cash donations stretch FIVE TIMES further through Riverbend Food Bank partnerships (just 19¢ per pound!)
Top needed items: Cereal, soup, canned veggies/meats, oatmeal, rice, and easy-open ready meals
Heartwarming "pay it forward" stories from former clients now giving back
Why standard-sized donations (no giant jars!) ensure fair distribution for everyone

This interview is your preview to the Community Food Drive, Saturday, November 8—help fill FOUR UPS big brown trucks!

📅 Saturday, Nov 8 | 8 AM - 4 PM
🛒 Galesburg: Both Hy-Vee stores & Walmart Supercenter (for FISH of Galesburg Food Pantry)
🛒 Monmouth: Fareway (for First Christian Church Pantry)

💰 Cash/checks accepted on-site! Every dollar buys 5x more food.
Mark your calendar for Round 2: December 6 in Abingdon & Galesburg!

FISH of Galesburg Food Pantry: 876 W Main St | Open Mon 10AM-6PM, Tue-Fri 10AM-3PM | 100% community-funded since 1970.

"We're all in this together—pay it forward." – Katherine Seguino

👉 Donate now: Visit FISH in person or drop off tomorrow!
🌐 More info: Search "FISH of Galesburg" https://fishofgalesburg.org/
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