Food banks are feeling pressure during coronavirus crisis

March 27, 2020
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Local food banks are feeling the pressure of the COVID-19 pandemic as the economic impact of the crisis continues to impact families. We spoke with Angie Rodgers, President and CEO of the Association of Arizona Food Banks.

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Angie Rodgers, President and CEO of the Association of Arizona Food Banks

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