CADILLAC — Several agencies in Northern Michigan have stepped up and are doing what they can to make sure they can meet the increase in demand, including at the Bread of Life Food Pantry in Baldwin in Lake County.

Director Lynne Mills said they’ve seen a bump in people coming to the pantry in an area that already sees a lot of need. Lake County is one of the poorest counties in Northern Michigan.

“We’ve been busy. We’re seeing an increase of request, as expected. Lots of uncertainty out in the community. We have so far been able to provide each week for the people that are coming,” said Mills.

She said they normally serve around 165 families each week but in the last two weeks, they had an additional 40 families come to their pantry.

“We’re going through a lot of supplies. We’re also r

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