In the last three months of the year, the St. Francis Human Concerns food pantry, in Brant Beach, typically sees an increase in the number of those assisted. According to Moira Krier, public relations coordinator for the St. Francis Parish and Community Center, “This year the numbers are even higher, with the pantry serving an average of 250 to 280 families every month.”

Support for the pantry comes from various sources. “Human Concerns can serve these families thanks to the grants we are…