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May 6, 2008
Rising food prices bring donations down in MA


(Latoyia Edwards, NECN: Boston, MA) - Local food banks are feeling the pinch from rising food prices. Donations are down and in Massachusetts and some food pantries are asking lawmakers to step in.

People who use to donate to the food pantries are finding it hard to make ends meet these days.

NECN reporter Latoyia Edwards is outside the statehouse with more on the story.

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