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2/15/2010
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State Funding Cuts Threaten Southwick Food Pantry
An anticipated loss of state funding is putting the town in danger of losing its much-used food pantry and family support services. June 30 marks the end of the grant contract the town has with the Department of Children and Families, the state agency that administers the funds.
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2/15/2010
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Number of Homeless Families Up 4 Years in a Row in Springfield
Homelessness among families in shelters rose for the fourth consecutive year, nearly doubling since 2006.
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2/9/2010
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Walk For Hunger 2010 Registration is Now Open
Registration is now open for Project Bread's "Walk For Hunger," which will take place on May 2nd, 2010.
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