JESSAMINE COUNTY, Ky. (LEX 18) — A Jessamine County food pantry is calling for increased donations and volunteers as it grapples with declining funding while serving a growing number of community members struggling with food insecurity.

The Jessamine County Food Pantry serves approximately 400 people monthly, according to Operations Manager Ruthann Richardson. With more than 13% of Jessamine County's population experiencing food insecurity, according to Feeding America, the demand for services continues to rise.

"We really want to make sure we are meeting the needs of our community," Richardson said.

The pantry serves a diverse clientele, including families and elderly residents facing financial hardships.

"Often, they are repeat people who are on fixed incomes. Often people who have h

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