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Lodi Food Pantry Awarded Grant to Acquire Shopping Carts for Patrons. The Lodi Food 4 All pantry, which has supported Seneca County residents for over a decade by offering access to healthy food and produce, has been awarded a grant to purchase shopping carts for its clients. This investment aims to improve the pantry experience for visitors, particularly as demand for its services has grown in recent months. The grant is expected to help make food collection more manageable for those relying on the pantry. (Source: Finger Lakes Times on Apr 1) Finger Lakes Lodi, NY

Lodi Food Pantry Secures Funding for Shopping Carts to Assist Clients. The Lodi Food 4 All pantry in Seneca County has been awarded a Neighborhood Mini-Grant from Sustainable Finger Lakes. The funds have been used to purchase shopping carts, aiming to help clients transport groceries more easily. Organizers recognized a need for carts after observing that carrying heavy bags was a challenge for many visitors. This initiative is intended to make the food pantry experience more accessible for those it serves. (Source: Finger Lakes Daily News on Mar 22) Finger Lakes Lodi, NY

Lodi Food Pantry Acquires Carts to Improve Service After Receiving Grant. The Lodi Food 4 All pantry in Seneca County has introduced grocery carts to assist customers in transporting food more easily within the facility. The carts were purchased using a Neighborhood Mini-Grant from Sustainable Finger Lakes in response to increased demand after changes to federal assistance programs. Organizers report that many residents now depend on the pantry, making the added carts an important improvement. The move aims to make food distribution more accessible for local families. (Source: Fingerlakes1.com on Mar 20) Finger Lakes Lodi, NY

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