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Due to the financial burdens of the COVID-19 pandemic, the number of people expected to face food insecurity this year in Greater Boston has increased. CHLOE GRINBERG/ DFP FILE

Despite efforts, food insecurity in Boston reaches a new high

Daily Free Press Staff July 11, 2020
In June, Greater Boston Food Bank served 11.5 million pounds of food, over two-times last year's peak. Still, Boston residents are going hungry.
The Girl Scouts of Eastern Massachusetts set up a pop-up shop at the United Methodist Church Connexion’s “Hopeful Hearts and Local Arts” market Saturday. KELLY KONG/ DAILY FREE PRESS STAFF

Hopeful hearts, lots of art at Connexion Church

Kelly Kong February 11, 2020
Connexion, a United Methodist Church in Somerville, hosted their second pop-up market “Hopeful Hearts and Local Arts.” Themed after Valentine’s Day, the market hosted local artists and community vendors to promote the church and raise funds for the church.
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