The Food Bank Market — Local services in Columbia

Hate to say it folks but the truth is the truth. Although I think its wonderful to have a food bank in our town what I went through today left me confused, worried, embarrassed, and angry. Here's the problem. When you go to the new food bank on the business loop they have this system which immediately made me feel like I was being punished. They have these "aisles " and as a single person ( just an example here) I'm only allowed 4 items in that isle. So there wasn't much food there anyway but let me tell you a little something about HUNGER. When one is hungry it shouldn't matter about what you can and cannot have. Then when your done they bag it for you so they can see if your stealing or not. This is so petty. I was called out because I took 5 items of the same product off the wrong isle...I guess. He spoke to me like I was 3 years old. It took everything I had to keep it together and walk out that door. This was the most embarrassing moment in my life. When did we start controlling and attacking people that need help ?? Especially for food? I felt God shead a tear today. What has happened to...

As a person with disabilities and lower-income the Central Food Pantry has been a huge help to our family.

Not only do we partake with the monthly assistance for food from the food pantry but my family does try to help give that to the food pantry through local food drives with our church. And when you are in need and do not qualify for any other type of financial public assistance in regards to feeding your family this place is vital to the local community.

Unfortunately the parking is a little Dreadful in that it is on a downward slope and how does a person with disabilities is difficult to manage a cart with groceries and not have it be a runaway cart as you're trying to get it to your . It's more of a safety issue really for myself and other drivers coming in and out of the parking lot. other inconvenience I would register is the take a number and register in one at a time to go to the food pantry to obtain your groceries and only because there is only one person that checks people in and the wait time can be a little horrendous when you have other obligations that have to be...

In a city's heart, where shadows lie, A beacon bright, beneath the sky. The food bank stands, a helping hand, For those in need, across the land.

Shelves stocked high, with cans in rows, A silent promise, hope it shows. Cereal boxes, stacked in line, A chance to breakfast, truly thine.

Volunteers, with gentle grace, A smile that lights upon each face. Listening ears, and hearts so kind, Understanding what they leave behind.

Bags filled heavy, a precious load, Nourishment found upon the road. A single mother, tears unshed, For hungry children, now well fed.

The elderly man, with stooped back slow, Finds dignity, where kindness flows. A simple meal, a plate to share, A burden lifted, with a silent prayer.

The food bank stands, a symbol true, Of human spirit, shining through. Compassion's warmth, a fire bright, Guiding lost souls, into the light.

So let us raise a grateful voice, For this haven, a people's choice. Where empty plates find sustenance, And hope endures, with...