Homeless and struggling veterans, notoriously unwilling to seek help, now have an emergency food pantry in Monticello when things get tough — and in a place they might feel more at home getting help.

The land is next to another 19-acre parcel that will be donated, where the committee wants to start an aqua-farming business that provides jobs for out-of-work veterans. John Crotty, director of the Sullivan County Veterans Service Agency, said it is difficult to put a number on homeless or struggling vets. He said Sullivan County has roughly 9,000 vets. At least 900 but potentially far more could be in need of services. (Link)