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Needy people receive a free Thanksgiving turkey and other holiday food staples in New York City. Getty Images / AFP
Needy people receive a free Thanksgiving turkey and other holiday food staples in New York City. Getty Images / AFP
A grim Thanksgiving: skyrocketing food prices mean difficult choices for many Americans
Many food banks in US are reporting bare shelves and fewer donations this year