Ignacio Estrada, the distribution and warehouse manager for Interfaith Relief, makes sure perishables are immediately put into freezers and refrigerators at the food bank. The organization, which has seen a decline in donations, now has a refrigerated truck to pick up food donations.

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Ignacio Estrada, left, and Justo Castillo, right, arrange food by donor to be weighed. Donations are then sorted and distributed to families in need. Interfaith Relief has seen an increase in need and a decrease in donations according to Executive Director Bonnie Inman, back left.

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Justo Castillo, a driver for Loudoun Interfaith Relief helps sort food at the food bank. The organization has seen a decrease in donations but an increase in need due to rising food and fuel costs.

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Interfaith Relief relies on donations of perishable goods, such as fruit, vegetables, meat, milk and eggs. Most of those donations are from Giant. However, due to rising food costs, the organization has seen a decrease in overall donations.

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Interfaith Relief bags a healthy, well balanced meal for each family in the pantry area. Executive Director Bonnie Inman says she prefers to work the front counter where she has direct access to the people in need, of which, the organization has seen a recent increase.

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