Feeling the pinch: Monticello food pantry sees more people in need

MONTICELLO – Every time food prices rise, the shelves get more empty at the Piatt County Ecumenical Food Pantry.

The Rev. Michael Eischen, pastor of the Monticello United Methodist Church (which hosts the pantry), said the facility used to have plenty of food and other items to serve the needy of Piatt County.

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