Food pantries aim to boost anti-smoking program

CLEVELAND — Food insecurity and other social needs are tied to a higher prevalence of smoking, according to research.

Food pantries aim to help people stay healthy by offering nutritious foods, but some are hoping to add another way: helping people quit smoking.

Case Western Reserve University, the Cleveland Food Bank and the Cleveland Department of Public Health have joined forces to help those who want to quit…

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