Local leaders gather to share resources amid rising food insecurity

Food, funds and volunteers — those are the top three ways you can help with food insecurity right now, according to Bob Hornacek with Green Bay’s Paul’s Pantry.

“We are here on behalf of everbody in this community to say ‘Thank you’ and if you’d like to help, it could never been easier,” said Bob Hornacek, assistant executive director of Paul’s Pantry.

Hornacek joined Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich and Brown County United Way President, Robyn Davis, to talk about the growing threat of food insecurity affecting families throughout our community.

Recent data shows one in four people in Brown County alone experience food insecurity. Davis says that recent rise is forcing families to make tough decisions between paying bills and buying food. Hornacek says despite these unprecedented times, he has faith the people in Green Bay will step up for their neighbors as they have for more than decades.

“We’ve been able to meet these rising needs for 41 years,” Hornacek said. “We’re confident that we’re going to be able to address whatever need arises because we know how incredibly generous this community is.”

Leaders also reminded people you can dial 211. It’s a free, confidential information line to connect you with food, housing, utility assistance and other local resources in your area.

You can find a link to Brown County area food resources here.