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Struggling food bank to limit people to one bag


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Published in Food and Wine on Saturday, May 3rd 2025 at 3:28 GMT by BBC   Print publication without navigation

  • St Mary's Church in Darlington says its food bank service costs
  • 200 per week and faces closure.

The St. Mary's Food Bank in Phoenix, Arizona, is facing a significant increase in demand due to rising food prices and the end of some federal assistance programs, leading to a decision to limit food distribution to once every 30 days per household starting in January. This change comes as the food bank has seen a 50% increase in families seeking help compared to the previous year, serving over 1,000 families daily. The food bank's CEO, Jerry Brown, highlighted the strain on resources, noting that while they aim to help as many people as possible, the current situation necessitates these restrictions. Additionally, the food bank is actively seeking more donations and volunteers to cope with the increased need.

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