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Food pantries rely on elderly volunteers to feed hungry Americans

Summary

Many Americans depend on food pantries that are mostly run by volunteers. However, a large number of these volunteers are elderly, and there is a lack of younger people to help with the demanding tasks.

Key Facts

  • Food pantries help provide food to Americans in need.
  • These pantries depend heavily on volunteers to operate.
  • The majority of the volunteers are elderly.
  • There is a shortage of younger volunteers to handle physically demanding tasks.
  • The increasing need for these services and reliance on elderly volunteers is a growing concern.

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