While Christmas time is when most people think about giving, there are people in Benton County who need help now. The Benton County Food Pantry gives out food to those in need practically every day.
In March 2019, the Benton County Food Pantry served 1,011 families in Benton County with 80% of those below the poverty level.
They also served 2,421 individual in Benton County with 875 of those being 60 and older.
They passed out 178 senior boxes, 25 veterans boxes and welcomed in 87 new clients.