BELVIDERE, Ill. (WREX) — A local organization recently witnessed an unprecedented demand for food assistance as cars lined up along the road, filled with families in need.

B1 Pantry , located at the Belvidere First Assembly of God Church, provided crucial support to families experiencing food insecurity. The organization noted a significant increase in demand for their services, which they said was at an all-time high.

The pantry operates weekly on Thursdays, typically serving between 300 and 500 families. They offer food, diapers, and hygiene supplies to those in need.

Kristen Smith, the organization's director, said they were feeding families coming through for food assistance because food insecurity is at an all-time high. "We know food insecurity. We've all seen the news, so food i

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