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Demand Outstrips Supply at South Bronx Food Bank

The economic downturn has resulted in greater demand and few resources at the Manna of Life food bank in the South Bronx. NY City Lens reports that the the number of people who face food insecurity is rising, and often the food bank provides for people who can’t make ends meet yet don’t qualify for food stamps.

Manna of Life did not receive federal funding in 2012, forcing the organization to find alternative resources.

 

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