Plainfield Interfaith Food Pantry in need of volunteers and donations

The Plainfield Area Interfaith Food Pantry is looking for volunteers and welcomes monetary donations to help keep shelves stocked.Volunteer support is needed, particularly from 7:30 am to noon, Monday through Saturday, at the shelter, 22525 W. Lockport St., Plainfield.The food pantry relies on regular donations to keep the shelves stocked. Monetary donations allow for bulk food purchases, with most inventory donated or purchased from the Northern Illinois Food Bank at reduced rates, according to a news release from state Rep. Natalie Manley’s office. “No one should have to face food insecurity alone,” said Manley, D-Joliet, who attended an open house at the pantry on Oct. 22.“Whether you can make a donation or volunteer your time, you can help keep food on the shelves and ensure our neighbors have somewhere to turn for support,” said Manley.If you or someone you know is facing food insecurity and lives within the Plainfield School District 202 boundaries, upcoming distributions are fro