Pantry Client Receives Critical Transportation Support
Lindsey has been accessing the Lower Cape Outreach Council’s food pantry for the last five years. Approaching age 60, her only transportation during that time was a bicycle that she picked up from the transfer station. More recently, Lindsey developed a series of injuries to her back, hips, and legs which have made it increasingly difficult for her to ride to and from the pantry. It came to a point where she was only able to carry a few food items after each visit, making it necessary for her to attend the pantry with greater frequency despite her injuries and the poor condition of her bicycle.
A caring pantry volunteer recognized the difficulties that Lindsey was experiencing and recommended that she discuss her situation with one of LCOC’s financial assistance advocates. While brainstorming the best way to assist Lindsey with her food and transportation needs, the advocate suggested that they look at the possibility of purchasing an electric bike.
After researching bikes and taking test rides, Lindsey settled on a model that met her needs and reduced the strain on her body. The necessary options put the bike out of her price range, but LCOC was prepared to cover the difference. “It was becoming too difficult to bike back and forth so often, but without the pantry, I would never be able to afford groceries. I was really stuck,” Lindsey said. “An e-bike was absolutely the best solution for me.”
LCOC strives to meet each client’s needs by identifying and compassionately addressing their specific needs. Donor support makes these once unattainable needs a reality, one community member at a time. In the end, our clients become more self-sufficient members of the Lower Cape.
