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Commissioners warn of rising food insecurity and shrinking produce programs in Monongalia County
Summary
County commissioners reported cuts to local produce purchasing programs and federal produce distribution, and said local food pantries are under strain; one commissioner warned that up to one‑third of pantries could close within a year without additional resources.
During elected officials' reports the Monongalia County Commission heard concerns about declining produce programs and rising demand for food assistance, with officials warning local food pantries face growing strain.
A commissioner who attended an agencies meeting on food insecurity said the LFPA program that bought food from…
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