Martinsburg Food Pantry Continues To Help Those in Need

People who needed help for some food would go to St. Matthew Lutheran Church in Martinsburg to get a voucher, which could be redeemed for groceries. The police took donations of food, and citizens who needed some help went to the police station to pick up their share. This is the history of the origin of the Martinsburg Food Pantry.

The Morrisons Cove Herald ran a pay it forward contest of $500 to someone who could benefit the community.

Linda Smith said she "felt God was calling me to do this (start a food pantry). I felt that there was a need in the community."

She was awarded the $500 and u...