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December 28, 2020 7:57 PM Katerina Chryssafis
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“It’s been pretty much a big struggle,” said Jeromy Brown, Spokane resident.
2020 has been a hard year for many people.
“My wife has had to get a second job in the time I’m waiting to go back to work,” said Brown.
Brown hasn’t been able to work since March. He says despite collecting unemployment and his wife’s second job, it’s been difficult to make ends meet.
“Since the pandemic started, we are regular users of the food pantries,” Brown said.
He’s not alone.
“The pandemic has certainly magnified the need for hungry people,” said Jason Clark, President and CEO of Second Harvest.