Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank sees high demand for Christmas hampers
“Our demand is huge.,” she says. “Just from the regular food bank, we’re getting 30 to 40 requests a day.”
“It’s exciting because the families are appreciative, they’re waiting in anticipation like, ‘It’s delivery day what’s going to be in my hamper?'” Daley says. “‘What type of toys will I have this year for the kids?'”N.S. community organizations welcome cost of living relief from province
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