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The Independent Student Newspaper at Boston University.

The Daily Free Press

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Food injustice concerns growing in Boston since pandemic

Jennifer Small September 23, 2022
Amid growing concerns about living expenses, declining incomes and inflation, Boston residents are experiencing increased food prices, insecurity and inaccessibility.
person picks up a grocery bag off the ground

Nonprofits aim to address worsened food insecurity in Boston

Isabella Abraham April 15, 2021
One year in, the COVID-19 pandemic continues to leave many Boston residents facing food insecurity.
The Boston Resiliency Fund, created by the Mayor’s Office on March 16 to provide support to frontline workers and Boston’s most vulnerable residents during the coronavirus outbreak, has raised over $20 million in donations. SOPHIE PARK/ DFP FILE

City collects more than $20 million for coronavirus relief fund

Elyse Genrich March 31, 2020
The Boston Resiliency Fund, launched by the Mayor’s Office on March 16, has surpassed its $20 million goal less than 10 days after its launch.

Government workers in Massachusetts face food insecurity under shutdown

Natalie Patrick January 24, 2019
In light of the partial federal government shutdown, the Massachusetts Department of Transitional Assistance began issuing SNAP benefits for the month of February early to eligible employees that are not being paid.
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