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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…
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