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Local food bank reports rising senior need, readies warehouse as volunteers and donors respond
Summary
Tenino food‑bank representative told council SNAP participation rose among seniors and demand is growing for larger household distributions; the group has nearly completed warehouse heating and is coordinating volunteer pickups and community donation drives this week.
At the Nov. 11 meeting, Jody, speaking for the local food bank, told the Tenino City Council and audience that SNAP participation for people aged 55 and older rose from about 780 to 852 between September and October. She described an increase in larger households seeking assistance, higher costs for fuel and vehicle maintenance…
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