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Food bank continues mission as council declares food insecurity emergency

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The Hawkesbury Central Food Bank continues to provide vital services to town residents as concerns about food insecurity and homelessness continue in the community. On Monday, February 10, Hawkesbury town council adopted a resolution proclaiming a food insecurity emergency in Hawkesbury. The food bank is seeing more than 1,000 clients per month. “We have a…

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Food insecurity in Canada remains a significant issue.

It affects millions of people, including those who are employed but still struggle to afford enough nutritious food. Many factors including low fixed income rates, high living costs and low wages allcontribute to choices being made as to whether the rent and utilities are paid, or groceries are purchased. This is reality for far too many people in our community. Hunger is not normal; poverty is not normal, and we should not be comfortable wi…

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