In the fi rst day of operation for Lift-Up with SNAP
benefi ts hanging in the balance, Parachute had 27 people
in line when the pantry opened with four new signups in the
fi rst fi ve minutes and a total of nine new signups. Carbondale
had 10 new signups. A communication for Elyse Hottel
assured the depleted Parachute pantry would be restocked
by Thursday, its next day of operation. Courtesy photo