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Food banks have access to state grant money to stock shelves

In an effort to help food pantries across the state, Gov. Justice established the “Posey Perry Emergency Food Fund,” in honor of his late uncle, a retired coal miner who volunteered in food banks. The food grants will be managed by the “Mountaineer Food Bank” and “Facing Hunger Food Bank,” and agencies can apply for a pool of grants totaling $10 million. Food banks are also in need of donations of non-perishable food and money as the holidays approach.

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