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The Central Okanagan Food Bank sees a significant increase in seniors needing help

Posted February 9, 2023

Inflation has impacted all demographics but among those hardest hit are seniors on fixed and low incomes. Many here in the Okanagan are struggling to make ends meet. As Klaudia Van Emmerik reports, you only have to look at what's happening at the local food bank for evidence.

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