OAK PARK, Mich. – An organization is receiving 40,000 pounds of food to help stock pantries in the area.
Forgotten Harvest is part of a nationwide effort to provide meals to communities in need.
According to state lawmakers, more than 14% of people in Michigan struggle with food insecurity.
For children, the number for food security is higher, at 19% of children across the state.
According to experts, food prices jumped again last month in meats, fruits, and vegetables. Experts say the prices are noticeably more than a year ago.
A big reason for a rise in cost is high fuel prices are increasing the cost of shipping food across the country, experts say.
It can take months for higher transportation costs to show up fully on grocery store shelves, leaving the next few months uncertain for many families.
Adrian Lewis, president and CEO of Forgotten Harvest, joined Local 4 Live to talk about the growing need for food assistance and how this donation will help local families.
You can watch the full interview in the video at the beginning of this article.