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Local Good Pantry opened in November 2023.
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Local Good Pantry in Richardson has seen a 350% increase in weekly clients since opening last fall.
COURTESY LOCAL GOOD PANTRY
Local Good Pantry helps address food insecurity
In addition to providing food, Local Good Pantry also provides essential items like diapers, wipes and laundry soap, Parlin said. She added that there are days when the pantry sees more than 68 new applicants. “It’s heartbreaking to witness the growing need in our community, but it strengthens our resolve to do everything we can to support our neighbors,”
Since it opened in November 2023, Richard- son-based Local Good Pantry has rapidly become a resource for many local families facing food insecurity. According to Local Good Pantry Director Tracy Parlin, the nonpro t, has seen an increase in demand as it steps in to ll the void left by the closing of a neighboring pantry. What you need to know Since its opening in November 2023, the pantry has seen a 350% increase in weekly clients, largely driven by increasing food costs and living expenses that have forced many families to make di cult choices between essentials like food and medicine, Parlin said.
The pantry provides food and more to those in need.
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Looking ahead, Local Good Pantry is seeking partnerships and expanding its volunteer base to sustain vital community services in order to increase capacity and outreach e orts.
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