A St. Pete-based food pantry is expanding amid an increase in people experiencing food insecurity.

Kathy Donovan shops at the local food pantry, called Love Thy Neighbor once a week.

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Im a senior, I'm on limited income, and I can get things here that I couldnt normally afford," said Donovan.

She said having access to the organization has made a big difference in her life.

I got a big jug of maple syrupreal maple syrup from VermontI couldnt afford that. And fresh fruit and fresh vegetables which are so important," said Donovan.

With demand increasing, the small food pantry is getting packed.

This is so tiny, that you have to wait outside in the 100 degrees because they can only let one or two people in at a time," said Donovan.

But soon, Love Th

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