Mickey Munson News Today

In addition to volunteers being the “backbone” of the organization, Grand Forks Salvation Army Maj. Paul Ferguson said they often become like a family, too

Kelley Palmiscno, owner of Picks, suspects that overall, more people are turning to resale and thrift stores to find a good deal. “I think people are getting a little bit thriftier,” she said.

The higher cost of groceries, gas and the certain food items being harder to find has created challenges for food banks

As a volunteer, Pete Bouley has fixed at least 25 bikes for children and adults for the Grand Forks charitable nonprofit organization