But as she was talking about Malawi to various community groups, Sitts continually faced the question “what about the people here.”

Like the children of Malawi, it’s the same here for some families, she said.

The food shelves have limited items and families are limited on how many times they can visit, said Sitts.

“As a hunger advocate, internationally and now locally, I am committed to encouraging others to respond to those in crisis in our community,” she said.

As the economic situation worsens, the number of people in need will rise, said Sitts.

Although it will not replace any of the food staples families receive at the food shelf, the rice dinner will be an option for families to pick up.

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