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Grocery Cards Bridge Food Insecurity Gap | Charlottesville News
Five local groups are rallying to fight food insecurity with a powerful grassroots campaign: they’ve raised over $28,000 toward a $45,000 goal to buy grocery gift cards for families in need. Born out of rising immigration enforcement and slashed federal aid like SNAP, the initiative prioritizes trust and privacy—reaching families directly without invasive data collection. Students working late shifts and newcomers navigating language barriers are among those benefiting, finding crucial support in a system that’s often confusing. With summer ahead, organizers aim to keep the momentum alive—and…
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