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One In Four People Worries About Grocery Bill
A recent study revealed that one out of every four people worry about not having enough money to buy groceries. The study, also called a survey on national hunger, was conducted by Hart Research Associates last February and commissioned by both the FRAC (Food Research and Action Center) and Tyson Foods Incorporated. The survey revealed…
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Local Retailers Give Aid in Sandy’s Wake
With many communities in ruins around New York from Superstorm Sandy’s damage last month, retailers are offering their help to residents. Local grocery retailers, in conjunction with vendors and other partners, have launched activities to help towards these efforts. The Great Atlantic & Pacific Tea Co. (A&P) is one of the local grocery chains that…
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Rebranding of Grocery Store Coupon by Food Banks B.C. as Donations Decrease by Fifty Percent
So many British Columbians, most of whom are children, depend of food banks to fend off hunger. This is according to a report presented by B.C.’s Food Banks. This non-profit organization further added that there has been an increase in the number of food bank recipients by 23% over five years. However, the donations number…