<body><div><img src="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?type=thumbnail_580x000&amp;url=3zkGBd_1GxsPexy00" alt="https://img.particlenews.com/image.php?url=3zkGBd_1GxsPexy00" width="1200" height="600" >LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Throughout the year, First-Plymouth Congregational Church helps pay for gas for people who need extra help. In recent weeks, though, pastor Juan Carlos Huertas has noticed more people seeking assistance.This fall, the church gave out $30 gas vouchers, and more than 100 people filled up in less than 90 minutes.“It was kind of wild and crazy and awesome at the same time,” Huertas said.This past weekend, the church partnered with the Food Bank of Lincoln to distribute food. More than 800 people came to collect items.“That’s just indicative of people’s struggle right now to meet the needs that they have, some of the most basic needs,” Huertas said.Huertas thinks higher prices are partly responsible for the rising demand.“The housing needs are higher. Needs for gas are higher and food. We’ve seen a significant increase in the last year,” Huertas said.1011 News also reached out to Matt Talbot Kitchen &amp; Outreach, which said it has served 47% more meals through its daily meal programs and pantry than during the same period last year.</div></body>

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Throughout the year, First-Plymouth Congregational Church helps pay for gas for people who need extra help. In recent weeks, though, pastor Juan Carlos Huertas has noticed more people seeking assistance. This fall, the church gave out $30 gas vouchers, and more than 100 people filled up...

Demand rises for basic needs, Lincoln church steps in to help

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LINCOLN, Neb. (KOLN) - Throughout the year, First-Plymouth Congregational Church helps pay for gas for people who need extra help. In recent weeks, though,

Demand rises for basic needs, Lincoln church steps in to help

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