Area food pantries are really feeling the effects of the struggling economy.

Several food pantries around the area have had to shut down recently due to high demands and a lack of food to provide to those in need. This Saturday, residents have the opportunity to help one local organization gather goods for food pantries around DeWitt County. According to Ken Bjellend, manager at the DeWitt County Farm Bureau, the DeWitt County Farm Bureau's Young Leader's will be out this Saturday at various places collecting food for their "Harvest For All Food Drive".

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The program has really grown since it's inception. Bjellend explains the program has grown in the county but also state wide. The donations will benefit the food pantries of DeWitt County Community Action.

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FFA members along with DeWitt County Young Leaders members will be at Clinton Save-A-Lot, Clinton IGA and in Farmer City Nieman Market from 10 am to 2 pm Saturday. Cash donations will be accepted as well.