CHILLICOTHE, Ohio — Two homeless men in Chillicothe got into a fight this week over a can of food, which resulted in one of them getting hurt.
It happened this week in Chillicothe’s Yoctangee Park, where there is a community food box. The box is similar to a bird house, which is known as “The Little Pantry.” The small container is used to house donated non-perishable food items for those in need to retrieve.
However, on Wednesday, police were called to the park after a woman saw two men fighting. When law enforcement arrived they found the men sitting next to each other on a picnic table. It was learned that the men were fighting over a can of beef ravioli from the pantry, which resulted in one of them hitting the other in the head with the can.
Because the men are homeless and were fighting over food, the Guardian has chosen not to identify them.
Police made one arrest in the case and took the person to jail for assault.
If you or someone you know are suffering from hunger or homelessness, please contact your local police department or community action center and ask for a list of resources. You may remain anonymous.
