Friends in Need Food Shelf director Michelle Rageth said health problems and job loss are the two most common reasons people end up needing the help of the food shelf. She said they’re seeing a lot more middle-class families coming due to those issues.

“Right now the biggest change we’re seeing is the people who were doing fine up until now,” she said.

In addition to those facing a catastrophic change, there are seniors, disabled and low-income people who are regulars at the food shelf.

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