CLEAN: Americans in need to feed themselves on the rise

The video discusses a nonprofit food pantry in Orlando that offers discounted groceries to those below 200% of the poverty level. It highlights the increasing number of middle-class families seeking help due to economic hardships. The pantry relies on food donations and bulk purchases to provide for its customers. Despite rising demand, charitable donations have decreased, impacting food banks. The situation is not expected to improve until the latter half of 2010.

What is the primary function of the Greater Orlando Food Outreach Store?

• To provide free meals to everyone

• To sell electronics at wholesale prices

• To offer food at a discount to those near the poverty level

• To provide luxury goods at discounted prices

Who are the new customers seeking help from food pantries?

• Only unemployed individuals

• Middle-class families and professionals

• Students and young adults

• Retired individuals

How does the Greater Orlando Food Outreach Store maintain its stock?

• By importing goods from overseas

• Through food donations and bulk purchases

• By growing its own produce

• By partnering with local restaurants

What trend was observed in charitable donations during the recession?

• They were unaffected

• They increased significantly

• They remained stable

• They decreased

When do managers expect the economic situation to improve?

• In the first half of 2010

• By the end of 2011

• By the end of 2009

• In the second half of 2010