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Disturbing Article on Empty Food Bank Shelves

 CNN [By John Blake] – Ordinary Americans aren’t the only ones being punished by tough economic times. Charities say they need help, too.

Bill Bolling, the founder of the Atlanta Community Food Bank, says he’s experienced several recessions but never seen so many working people visit food banks. Bolling’s charity donates food to 800 nonprofit groups in Georgia.

“This is new for us,” Bolling said. “People are giving up buying groceries so that they can pay rent and put gas in the car.”

National charities like Goodwill Industries International Inc. and The Salvation Army give the same grim assessment — donations are down, needs are up. 

“People who have been in food banking for years say it’s the worst they’ve ever seen,” Fraser said.