> Yes, I do know it to be true. I think people are thinking of some dedicated operation as opposed to operations run by churches or non-profits in the area.
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> Frankly, they use money for other things like keeping the lights on and paying bills. The food (and other needs like children's items) is donated by the community.
Money is fungible.
If people donate cash instead of cans, it becomes practical for someone to spend their time buying. (there is nothing evil about paying someone to do the work in addition to using volunteers, and plenty of churches operate that way) If the efficiencies sited in the article are anywhere close to being correct, it's worthwhile.
