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“It’s their first time’: More people than ever are turning to food banks under COVID-19
COVID-19 pandemic continues to affect businesses and livelihoods as the second wave gains ground, and more people than ever are turning to food banks for help. In addition, fewer people are able to make donations.Kim Metzger, the president of the food bank in Sooke on Vancouver Island, told Global News that before COVID-19, staff would provide for about 70 families a week.