A rally focused on hunger issues in Erie County was organized by Network Erie on Thursday night.
Activists gathered in Gridley Park to listen to a number of speakers from agencies in Erie County that help to feed the needy.
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Much of the focus was concerning possible challenges social service providers anticipate facing due to certain federal budget cuts.
“Over the last two years or so, we have seen an increase of 40% of individuals in need of our services. I think it’s attributed to two things. Obviously the rise in prices but also the access,” said Greg Hall, CEO of the Second Harvest Food Bank…