Corinne is a single mom of three and works as a landscaper. In the busy months, the work is steady and it’s easier to juggle rent, bills, and food. But as the final leaves are cleared and fall bulbs are planted, it becomes harder to make ends meet. That’s when she relies on St. Mary of the Bay Food Pantry in Warren.
Corinne’s oldest is 24 and lives on his own, but she’s still got her teenagers at home. The pantry is a must for her family because she doesn’t qualify for SNAP. “As of last year, my income went over the limit by just $50 and that cut me off,” Corinne said. “Too much for SNAP, but not enough to buy groceries.”
Corinne shared that in the past she’s had moments where she’d skip dinner so the kids would have it. She said if she didn’t have access to a resource like the food pantry, she’d probably still be in that situation.
