ENGLEWOOOD, Colo. -- A real indicator of how the economy is going could be your neighbors. Becky Todhunter is seeing an increase in need from families who never thought about asking for help. She is the founder of a food bank that serves 100 families in Englewood every week.

“Some of them say if it was not for this they would not know what they would do. It is a choice between food and medicine or food or paying the electric bill. So, we're finding more and more working people coming here," said Todhunter.

“It is primarily families with children. A few homeless, but it's mainly formerly working poor,” said administrator Naomi Rubin.

The Cornerstone food bank has a motto: “If someone needs help enough to ask, we offer it."

The Englewood Bible Church provides the space, and all the food bank workers volunteer. The food bank started in Todhunter's garage.

“Becky is really the inspiration. She founded this,” said Rubin.

“My mom always had a big heart. I can not stand to see people in trouble and hungry. I have been there myself,” said Todhunter.

Todhunter’s spirit of putting others first has made an impression. Some of the volunteers were once clients in need, and now they give back by working the food line.

“It is really fantastic because they really help the homeless people,” said Volunteer Ken Fox.

Todhunter has volunteered more than 20-hours a week for the last eight and half years to make Cornerstone a success.

As she puts it: “I am thrilled to be able to help the community."