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Gas Prices Impact Food Costs

The price of gas continues to rise and that could force food prices up, meaning more people will likely look to food pantries for their next meal.  Carissa Gomez, with Feeding Illinois, says people shouldn't be ashamed when they have a need. 

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Gomez adds even people in higher income brackets often have to turn to food pantries.

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Gomez says the rising cost of gas also puts additional stress on the food banks that supply local pantries.  She says food banks are always looking for food and cash donations.  Gomez says food banks always need more volunteers to help prepare the foods to be shipped into the communities.

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