Economy Affects Food Banks

The LA Times reports that demand at food banks is up, way up.  One agency said that the number of people it served in June was up 28% from June 2007 and 46% from June 2006.  Agencies report that middle class families are having a tough time and many people who have never visited a food bank have resorted to asking for help.  Donations are down, too, including donations from grocery stores that now try to sell food closer to the expiration date before donating it.  Although focused on LA, this story probably reflects what’s going on throughout the country.

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