My wife is working full-time and is going to school to earn her bachelor's degree in social work. A few months ago I quit my full-time job of eight years to take on a very part-time low-paying job so I could watch my kids while my wife is at work and at school. We do the best we can to keep up with life and the BackPack is immensely helpful.
Parent, BackPack Recipient
Making sure we eat healthy food is my biggest challenge. I really appreciate the produce we get here.
Judy, Partner Agency Guest
I just moved back to Sioux Falls with little money. Our car was stolen then trashed. We've been living in hotels and staying with friends. EBT only goes so far between all of us. These BackPacks have helped tremendously with our food situation. Thank you very much!
Parent, BackPack Recipient
We have a big family to feed. Besides our two children, I also have custody of my younger brother and sister. It means a lot to us to get a basket of food when we come here.
Adriana, Pantry Guest
I am a 27-year-old single mother of one girl. I am a full-time worker but I still struggle financially at times. I don't receive child support at all due to the father being incarcerated. This is the third year we've received a food bag and we greatly appreciate it. Thank you!
Parent, BackPack Recipient
I was living in my car when a police officer told me about Bishop Dudley House. Today, I don't take the fact that I have a warm place to sleep and a meal for granted.
Alfredo, Partner Agency Guest
We are a family of five living on a single income. We get some assistance from DSS, but it is not enough to feed our family for the whole month. The Food bags the kids bring home each Friday are an enormous help. These bags ensure the kids have enough to eat each week. It would be very difficult to stretch our food budget without the help of these food bags.
Parent, BackPack Recipient
I have a job as a supervisor at a fast food restaurant. Right now I'm on maternity leave, so I don't have a paycheck coming in. We're trying to get through a bad time financially and do get help with food stamps, but it's not enough to get us through. During times when food gets low, it means a lot to be able to come here and get food. Thank you!
Sage, Pantry Guest
A few days ago my mom came to the food pantry and volunteered. I was running low on food and she told me I should come down here and check it out. I was surprised by how much food I got! This place is awesome!
Brianna, Pantry Guest
I make too much to get food stamps, so when things get tight, I can come to the food pantry. The groceries I get there usually last about a week and help me get by.
Barb, Pantry Guest
It felt so good to go home with a basket of food and know my kids were happy. As a mother, that's all you care about. When you see your kids tearing through food you bring home, that's satisfaction.
Giovana, Pantry Guest
