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With Food Insecurity High, Vermont Advocates Raise Awareness of Pets Needs

With Food Insecurity High, Vermont Advocates Raise Awareness of Pets Needs © Provided by New England Cable News With food insecurity in Vermont at high levels due to the COVID-19 pandemic, advocates for animals want to make sure pets are well-fed even if their owners are struggling to make ends meet. Researchers at the University of Vermont found nearly 30% of people in the Green Mountain State experienced food insecurity during the pandemic. That figure is roughly triple the number from two years ago, they noted. Oftentimes, people will prioritize buying food for their pets before buying food for themselves, said Nicole Whalen, the public affairs director for the Vermont Foodbank.

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