ForKids opens community food pantry and fridge in Suffolk [Video]

SUFFOLK, Va. — In Suffolk, several families are challenged with putting food on the table. 

“Sometimes families have to choose between paying rent and paying for groceries,” said  ForKids Community Partnership Manager Marie Garrenton.

It can be a difficult decision to make. That’s why the non-profit ForKids partnered with the Suffolk Library to open a community fridge and pantry at the organization’s Suffolk location.

“We have a lot of agriculture out here, a lot of farms, farmer’s markets, a lot of amazing restaurants,” Garrenton said. “So, it sort of made sense for us to be able to bring all of that together.”

Garrenton said the idea came from the owner of Harper’s Table in Suffolk who was looking to help feed the community. He now helps to stock the fridge with fresh eggs each week.

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