Community Food Bank reopened after month-long shutdown, Cleveland residents finally able to receive food
CLEVELAND, Ohio - A community is finally able to receive groceries again, after their food pantry had been shut down for almost a month.“It feels great to be back open, great to be back out into the community with the people that you know, helping people, being able to serve. This is what we’re here for,” Board Member Kehinde Ayodeji said.“I’m out here with my son every week, volunteering,” Ayodeji said.Ayodeji’s mom– is the owner of Bigman’s Food Bank.
“Bigman is my twin brother… and he passed at 27. So, everything that I do is to honor him as my other half– I can’t do anything without him,” Owner Sauriika Lockett said. The Food Bank was able to re-open after volunteers came together to clean and work on the building for it to meet the Greater Cleveland Food Bank’s standards.“As you know, the food pantry at Bigman’s Family Center was temporarily closed while they worked to address the cleanliness and pest control issues. The Food Bank is happy to announce that as of September 5, 2023, after a satisfactory site visit, they can reopen.
“Everybody’s welcome, so when you just need that hug, when you just need that smile, that’s what we’re here for,” Lockett said.
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