More people in need, fewer food donations at the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – The Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona is struggling as we inch closer to Thanksgiving and the holiday season.

Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona CEO and President Natalie Jayroe said that in a normal year, around 150,000 people ask for help. This year, that number is closer to 200,000.

“We know we’ve seen an 18% increase in the number of people who are coming to us,” Jayroe said. “We’ve seen a big increase in need, and we anticipate we’re going to see even more.”…

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