WESTLAND, Mich. (WXYZ) — A Westland food pantry is reconsidering its hours and safety protocols after two men allegedly ignored the facility's rules Monday night, taking far more than their allotted items and leaving volunteers feeling unsafe.

The Elmwood Blessing Box, which serves 80 to 100 families daily, operates on a simple principle: everyone gets the same amount to ensure fairness for all visitors.

"This pantry is a small immediate needs pantry. We try to make sure it is fair for everybody and everybody is able to get the same amount of things," said Elizabeth Freeman, co-owner of the Elmwood Blessing Box.

But Monday night, Freeman said two men threw those rules out the window.

"I was frustrated because we try to make this as fair as possible," Freeman said.

WXYZ

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