As a child, Hannah volunteered at food banks. She never thought she’d need one as an adult. But then the unthinkable happened: Hannah had a bad accident. She broke her spine and had a brain injury. After missing a month of work, she wound up with $40,000 in medical bills … and she doesn’t have insurance.

“It’s too expensive,” she says. “I can’t afford anything right now.” So, Hannah was grateful for a Second Harvest Mobile Pantry in her neighborhood.

She had returned to work by the time she came to the distribution, but that mountain of medical debt was making it hard to pay her bills. “This really helps,” Hannah said after picking up some food. “I’ve been healthy. I never thought I’d be in a position to need this. It’s available for people of all income types who need help.”

“Everything is so expensive, groceries especially. Trying to eat well is expensive, and knowing I can get groceries here, it takes a load off. It’s really a blessing!” Many of our neighbors are in Hannah’s shoes, never expecting to need food assistance. But they’re just one life event away from that need.

Thank you for paving a way for neighbors like her to get the assistance they need!