Food Pantries Struggle to Keep Up | Topeka News

Food pantries in Topeka are overwhelmed as demand surges—Doorstep alone is distributing 50% more food than last year, burning through its budget faster. The closure of Let’s Help and a temporary shutdown at Catholic Charities, combined with reduced SNAP benefits, have forced more families to rely on these pantries. Kansas has lost nearly 24,000 SNAP recipients—including 11,000 kids—pushing pantries to restock monthly. Harvesters saw a record 380 cars at one event, with volunteers witnessing firsthand how critical this aid is when families can’t feed themselves. With government support shrinking and options dwindling, local food banks are more vital than ever. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/449609ec43822b44