Thanksgiving is in exactly two weeks, and the number of families in need continues to boom.

Despite the pouring rain, long lines of people waited at the food pantry to help feed their families in the South Bay on Thursday.

One woman seeking assistance who didn’t want to be identified said that she had no choice but to come for help. She’s out of work and struggling with high prices for everything.

That sentiment was echoed by Valentina Juarez, a San Jose resident who also drove to the pantry looking for help. She said that she’s grateful for the help she has received from the pantry.

Volunteers said they’ve never seen this much despair in the community, and if not for the rain, the line would have been even longer. The pantry said that last week, they had to turn people away.

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