Staff reports 11:48 a.m.
Saturday, April 18, 2020 11:48 am

Wakefield Food Pantry Operations Manager Janet Miller and WFP President Howie Knight stand in front of the Wakefield Food Pantry significant contributors board from 2013. (Courtesy photo)

WAKEFIELD - Wakefield Food Pantry officials announced today they have been awarded a fund-raising matching grant from the Royal Little Family Foundation for up to $10,000 to cover additional expenses during a time of increased need amid the COVID-14 pandemic.

Howie Knight of the pantry said their weekly numbers are up 20 percent and growing.

Every dollar donated will be matched by the foundation up to $10,000. The match will continue the rest of April and all of May.

The money goes to fund the pantry and the Children's Food in Time program, which provides funding for low income families with children at home.

To make a donation go to http://www.wakefieldnhfoodpantry.com/ or send a check to the Wakefield Food Pantry, 1500 Wakefield Road, Wakefield, NH 03872.