Back to school season also means that hunger and homeless needs will be on the rise locally.
The turning of the leaves and shortening of days leads to higher energy bills, more expenses and more stress leading up to the holiday season. Often, it’s the toughest time of the year for the hungry, homeless and those living on the edge. Someone barely making ends meet during the summer and autumn may be completely unable to do so over the course of long, cold winter.
Of course, those already living outdoors will be in a particularly challenging position as another harsh winter settles in, dumping potentially record-breaking amounts of snow and freezing rain across our area. Imagine being homeless during last year’s extreme winter? We know too many people who did exactly that, suffering through the worst winter on record.
At this time of year, every bit of support we can get – large or small – makes a big difference to someone in great need. Whether it’s volunteering your time or expertise, or digging deep to donate a few dollars, your support will go a long way to making the upcoming winter season a bit more bearable for local folks in need.
