On today’s Delaware County Today, Steve Lindell welcomes two community leaders addressing one of the most urgent issues in East Central Indiana — food insecurity. Jenni Marsh from the Heart of Indiana United Way and Bekah Clawson, President and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank ECI, join us in studio to talk about the real-life impact of the recent federal shutdown and why many families in our region are still struggling to feed their households.

They break down the rising anxiety among local families, the “meal gap” affecting thousands of people in Delaware County alone, and how working residents — even those with two or three jobs — are still falling short of meeting basic needs. You’ll hear how low wages, shrinking childcare supports, and unstable benefits deepen the crisis for seniors, single parents, and grandparents unexpectedly raising grandchildren.

Jenni shares how United Way quickly relaunched its Feeding Our Neighbors campaign, ensuring 100% of donations go straight to local food pantries with zero administrative fees. Bekah explains how pantries are responding with de-escalation training, expanded distribution events, and a constant need for volunteers.

Most importantly, the two outline simple call-to-action steps for anyone wanting to help: donate, volunteer, and spread the word.

Hear the full conversation and learn how you can support families across Delaware, Fayette, Henry, Madison, and Randolph counties — today on WMUN, the Talk of Muncie.