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Pantries and soup kitchens in Western Mass feel pinch

By Jessica Bloustein

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Pantries and soup kitchens in Western Mass feel pinch

Northampton, MA – Food pantries and soup kitchens in Western Massachusetts are seeing dramatic increases in the numbers of needy people and families that they serve. Many of them say they are finding it difficult to keep up with the demand.

WAMC's Pioneer Valley Bureau Chief Jessica Bloustein reports.