A food pantry serving immigrant families in the Triangle is bracing for an uptick in demand driven by the highest levels of inflation in decades. Pastor and Executive Director Edgar Vergara of Iglesia la Semilla said its "Alacena Comunitaria" or community food pantry is purchasing new refrigerators and freezers, and expanding shelving space to store more culturally appropriate foods for Latino households in need. Vergara explained many immigrant families are unable to find culturally relevant or healthy food items from local food pantries or agencies offering food assistance. .
The Buena Vista Community Health Center sold Dec. 20, and after transfer from the community board the new owners began renovations to update the building as a wellness collaborative.
War, pandemic, climate change, inflation, food insecurity. Looking for something to keep you up at night? Take your pick. The world is full of reasons to despair. .
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