Facts Matter: Canada’s poverty fight: Big spending, unclear outcomes |
“The poor you will always have with you.”
Jesus (Matthew 26:11)
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A donations hamper put together by Evergreen Basic Needs is seen in this photo. Officials with the rural Manitoba food bank say need for their hampers and their services has been consistently on the rise since 2020, and they worry some who live in and around Gimli may not realize that poverty and hunger are a real and growing issue in the community. Handout
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