GREEN BAY, WI (WTAQ) – Tuesday was World Food Day and a strong focus was made in Northeast Wisconsin
Paul’s Pantry in Green Bay brought awareness of hunger across the world, by explaining the need for feeding the hungry to area students.
“We rededicate ourselves to what we do, to our mission, to make sure that nobody in Green Bay goes hungry.”
Craig Robbins, Executive Director of Paul’s Pantry says even though Tuesday was a special day, their work is every day.
“Over 4,000 households that we are feeding right now which in those households is over 13,000 people. Each day we are able to distribute about 9 tons of food to help people save their grocery bill and maybe put that money towards rent or utilities.”
Father Benny Jacob of Our Lady of Lourdes talked about how kids can make a difference by volunteering and not wasting food.
Mayor Jim Schmitt read a proclamation declaring the day as World Food Day.
