Pricey produce impacts social agencies
KAMLOOPS — It’s what fuels us and keeps us healthy. But soaring fruits and vegetable costs, are jeopardizing food security for the city’s most vulnerable.
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“When you’re on a fixed income, any small increase is felt in a big way. So when the price of produce goes up, it does change the buying habits for our clients,” says Bernadette Siracky, Executive Director, Kamloops Food Bank.