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Behind the Headlines: Library food box program expanding with need

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Looking to help with a growing problem, more Regina Public Library (RPL) branches have been added to distribution for Regina Education and Action on Community Hunger’s (REACH) Good Food Boxes. 980 CJME's Lisa Schick spoke with members from RPL and REACH about the library food box program.

4 Dec 2024 English Canada News

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