Erin Waldhart, executive director of the WAFER Food Pantry in La Crosse joined to describe the "perfect storm" she's seeing right now that's led people to be in such dire need. Waldhart says the pandemic doesn't compare to what she's seeing now. Food pantries like WAFER are being stretched to the limit with a government shutdown, SNAP benefits set to end Nov. 1 and, what Waldhart describes as "government commodities" not prioritizing needs. 

Erin Waldhart, executive director of the WAFER Food Pantry in La Crosse joined to describe the "perfect storm" she's seeing right now that's led people to be in such dire need. Waldhart says the pandemic doesn't compare to what she's seeing now. Food pantries like WAFER are being stretched to the limit with a government shutdown, SNAP benefits set to end Nov. 1 and, what Waldhart describes as "government commodities" not prioritizing needs.&nbsp;

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

WIZM's LaCrosse Talk. News and talk about the issues of the day for Western Wisconsin.

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WIZM’s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin.
Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at wizmnews.com and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities. Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.

WIZM&rsquo;s La Crosse Talk brings you the voices shaping Western Wisconsin. Broadcast live weekday mornings on WIZM News Talk 92.3 FM, 106.7 FM, 1410 AM, and streaming at <a href="https://www.wizmnews.com/">wizmnews.com</a> and on the WIZM app, La Crosse Talk dives into the headlines, local politics, community issues, and conversations that matter most to listeners in the Coulee Region. Hosted as part of the La Crosse Talk Morning Show, each episode features in-depth interviews with newsmakers, elected officials, experts, and everyday citizens offering real perspectives on the events and decisions impacting La Crosse and surrounding communities.&nbsp;Whether it's breaking news, civic discussions, or community stories, La Crosse Talk keeps you informed and connected to the place you call home.