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      Demand doubles at MUN’s food bank on St. John’s campus | CBC.ca Loaded

      Demand doubles at MUN’s food bank on St. John’s campus

      2 years ago
      Duration 0:59

      Demand doubles at MUN’s food bank on St. John’s campus

      • 2 years ago
      • News
      • Duration 0:59

      Memorial University’s St. John’s food bank is serving up to 400 students every month, says Punit Choubey, the organization’s president. Despite the well-known rising costs of food, he says, the 50 per cent increase in user demand is still a surprise.

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