Parker Street
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‘Everything has been sliding downhill:’ Foodbanks feeling holiday pinchThe Parker Street Foodbank has noticed more residents in need of holiday hamper this year, as residents continue to grapple with rising food prices.EconomyDec 21, 2023
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Parker Street’s backpack program launches amid back-to-school inflation concernsA Halifax non-profit has launched their annual backpack program hoping to provide necessary school supplies to low- and fixed-income students amid the soaring cost of living.CanadaJul 28, 2022
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‘Individuals are feeling it:’ Demand up, donations down at Halifax food and furniture bankStock is "very low" at Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank in Halifax as the rising cost of living in Nova Scotia is affecting donations to the organization.MoneyMay 25, 2022
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Parker Street Food Bank launches Back-To-School program for low income families'We want to help the kids in our community to make it to school and to be able to have all the supplies that they need,' said Amgad Zaky of Parker Street Food Bank.CanadaJul 9, 2021
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Halifax-area woman takes 30-day plunge challenge to raise money for local food bank"It's a great contrast to my relatively short misery, getting into an icy lake, compared to those who can't turn away from it."CanadaDec 24, 2020
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Man arrested after hours-long standoff in East VancouverWitnesses reported seeing heavily armed officers and an armoured police vehicle.CrimeAug 27, 2020
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Halifax non-profit’s school supply drive low on donations this year due to COVID-19Parker Street Food and Furniture Bank needs to fill 1,000 backpacks for low-income families: ‘If we don’t reach our goal, we’ll have to … turn people away.’Aug 19, 2020
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Halifax food bank adapting to new procedures, increased demandThe Parker Street Food & Furniture Bank has stepped up its cleaning procedures and implemented new rules designed to keep staff and clients safe during the COVID-19 pandemic.CanadaMar 27, 2020
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Halifax police probe pair of Sunday afternoon robberiesPolice say the first robbery happened at a convenience store on Portland Street in Dartmouth just before 4:15 p.m.CrimeOct 14, 2019
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Parker Street food bank puts out call for school supplies for students in needThis year, more than 1,000 students have been registered to receive help from the organization, but donations are not matching those numbers.EducationAug 25, 2019
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