August Can Be a Tough Month for Charities
Aug. 29, 2005 — -- August is typically the most difficult time of year for food pantries and charities. Children in need generally receive free breakfast and/or lunch at school during the school year, so demand at food pantries increases in the summer. At the same time, the majority of food drives are held during the school year, so food donations drop dramatically during the summer. By August, pantries' supplies are depleted, and holiday food drives are still a few months away.
You can help by contacting a local charity to see what its needs are. Charities may need donations of food, used clothing or school supplies. Find your nearest charity by using an online search engine with your town and state's name and the words "food pantry." You can also check with local places of worship to see which area charity they support with food drives.
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