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Rising food and living costs are making it difficult for some seniors in northern Michigan to afford groceries, forcing many to rely on local food pantries and assistance ...

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Leaders say these programs do more than fight hunger.

The Jefferson County Food Policy Council said 30% of the county is 55 and older Wheat Ridge's Tin Shed Food Pantry delivers donation boxes to 80 families.

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