MCCORDSVILLE, Ind. — At McCordsville United Methodist Church Food Pantry, the trend for a while has been more people relying on the food that fills their shelves — even before the federal government shutdown .

The shutdown only added to that demand, and they are seeing more large families. Now, the church said it needs help to keep the shelves stocked.

"We've had a couple calls this morning of just people in the community that want to donate and help, which is just wonderful," said Marjorie Phillips, McCordsville United Methodist Church Food Pantry co-chairman. "It takes all of us."

The food pantry was serving 25 people just a few years ago. This week, it was 250 people.

"Without the donations — whether it is money or food — we couldn't do what we do," said Debbie Heck, food pantry co-

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