A warm, welcoming environment helping get food to families

By: Mia Bearden

Posted: Nov 15, 2026 7:05 AM CST

NOW: A warm, welcoming environment helping get food to families

MILWAUKEE, Wis. (CBS 58) -- Colder weather and the holiday season place a greater strain on family budgets with more money spent on energy bills, gifts and food-focused celebrations. In turn, food pantries are seeing an increased need ahead of Thanksgiving. We visit one food pantry and meet a longtime recipient who's now giving back as a volunteer.