Calgary veterans food bank under increased demand: ‘It’s pretty much doubled’

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Calgary veterans food bank under increased demand: ‘It’s pretty much doubled’
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The Calgary branch of the Veterans Food Bank of Alberta is under increased stress, due to the demand for food bank and financial supports.

That attention is putting the Calgary branch of the Veteransof Alberta under increased stress, due to the demand for food bank and financial supports.

“It’s heartbreaking,” Preston said. I’m a veteran myself. Luckily, I don’t need to use resources here, but seeing my fellow veterans come in and just in such a pickle, whether it be food or financial-wise, it’s just gut-wrenching.”

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