Food Pantry Suffers as Community Reacts To COVID-19 Fears
Switchpoint in Need
ST GEORGE, UT – The food pantry located on the campus of Switchpoint Community Resource Center is feeling the effects as the St George community reacts to news of the spread of the Coronavirus Covid-19. Switchpoint’s pantry shelves are becoming sparse due to the increased need and demand. Switchpoint is requesting donations for canned goods to be delivered to 948 North 1300 West. Donations may be received 24 hours daily.
Switchpoint relies heavily on the partnership with the Utah Food Bank. “Utah Food Bank wants to remind everyone to keep their neighbors in mind and we encourage the community to do what they can to help, whether it’s donations of food, time or money,” said Ginette Bott, Utah Food Bank President & CEO. “In the coming weeks, we anticipate an increased need and are making preparations to assist all of our local pantries with the same capacity and services as usual,” Bott assured.
“While our city, country, and the world are responding to a health issue of significant magnitude, we at Switchpoint want to remind our community that the poor among us are still in need of food assistance”, said Executive Director, Carol Hollowell.
The Switchpoint food pantry serves 400 – 600 households each week, including seniors, veterans, and children.
If you would like to help Switchpoint meet its needs, please consider a donation or volunteer today.
For more information about Switchpoint Community Resource Center and services offered visit: https://switchpointcrc.org/
About Switchpoint
Switchpoint Community Resource Center has been in existence since 2014 providing temporary shelter and support for the homeless community in Washington County. Relying heavily on volunteers, additional services include job-training programs through their Thrift Store, Food Pantry and Bed ‘n’ Biscuits Dog Daycare facility. Switchpoint collaborates with over 20 nonprofit partners and local government agencies to offer services and resources onsite. Beyond food and shelter, Switchpoint Community Resource Center is a stepping-stone to independence for those experiencing homelessness, helping to make poverty a temporary situation.
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