One in five households in the United States has experienced food instability. Food instability can mean that families do not have enough food or that they have gone without food.

The Bureau County Food Pantry exists to help meet those food instability needs. It serve 10 communities within Bureau County — Dover, Kasbeer, Malden, Manlius, New Bedford, Ohio, Princeton, Tampico, Tiskilwa and Van Orin.

During this year, the food pantry has provided food for 1,035 households (or 2,709 Individuals). Food provided is enough for families for three days. The food pantry also provides holiday food baskets for Thanksgiving and Easter.