Community joins forces to feed community

AIRWAY HEIGHTS — In the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic, foodbanks, churches, community members and businesses are teaming up to feed those in need.

Cleone’s Closet Food Pantry is a food pantry in Airway Heights operated by Women’s Healing and Empowerment Network, or “WHEN.”

While WHEN is an organization aimed at supporting woman who are the victims of domestic violence and sexual abuse, the food pantry is open to all people in need.

“Everyone can use the pantry,” WHEN founder and President Mable Dunbar said.

Food provided by the pantry is donated. With many people out of work during the pandem...