Food requests are way up. We sent out $1,500 in food purchase cards in January.

January came in like a lion for us and it's been a steady stream.

What you eat standing up doesn't count

To fulfill your basic needs of rent, utilities and food a family of four needs to make $44,000.

It's going to be a cross-section of women. Anyone who enjoys good food and good company in a sociable environment.

This is a really difficult time for the Food Services Department. Especially since, at the beginning of the year, we didn't think we would be in a position to make cuts at this point. We've been doing really well and we're working so hard.