Most of us are lucky. No, we’re better than lucky; we’re blessed. We don’t put much thought into the likelihood of meals.

Sure, we may fuss or feud a bit about what we’re eating or in some cases, where we’re eating, but the simple notion that we WILL eat regularly doesn’t cross our mind.

Unfortunately, some of your neighbors aren’t so lucky. Mothers who live right here in Adams County will feign like they’re not hungry to leave more food to their children.

Grandparents skip meals because they simply cannot afford to buy enough groceries on a fixed income.

For far too many of our residents, the cupboard is either bare or gets bare too often.

Leaders with the United Way of the Miss-Lou have announced plans to close the food pantry, which currently serves approximately 1,100 families.

The problem is simple: the food pantry is costing too much money, money that the United Way simply doesn’t have to give away. The United Way’s involvement in the food pantry was probably a mistake. Prior to taking over the institution the food pantry was operated by the Natchez Ministerial Alliance.

The United Way is a great organization, one that raises money and donates that money out to its non-profit agencies. But the United Way is not equipped to run the food pantry.

Unless another group steps forward to assume responsibility, the food pantry will close on Aug. 1. If that happens, it will be a shame for the need is present, but we must find the resources to keep the facility open.

Perhaps we all just need to nibble on some humble pie, remember why we’re here on this earth, and roll up our sleeves to help our neighbors in need.