The food pantries in Nyssa and Vale face rising demand as they work to help put winter and holiday meals on local tables. (The Enterprise/FILE)

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County food banks see higher demand as costs increase

by Steven Mitchell on December 8, 2022

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Record-high inflation is driving demand at area food banks. Meanwhile, managers say dwindling donations and rising food costs are making it difficult to keep the shelves stocked with certain items . . .

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