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This is New Jersey (NJ):

Food banks have had increased demand for their services over the past several years.

In the state:

• 1 in 9 people (overall) face hunger

• 1 in 7 children face hunger

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Now food banks face ADDITIONAL challenges & increased demand during the #GovernmentShutdown —

One leader said, “the longer a shutdown goes on, the more risk of harm there is to people who are living paycheck-to-paycheck.” 👈

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https://www.nbcnewyork.com/video/on-air/as-seen-on/food-banks-in-new-jersey-face-challenges-during-government-shutdown/6402426/