tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335748440449035592.post327037368995268900..comments2008-11-25T15:48:56.378-05:00TraderMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241756200482130281noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335748440449035592.post-41323115490093902692008-11-25T15:48:00.000-05:002008-11-25T15:48:00.000-05:00Thanks for the on the ground input...<BR/><BR/>I've been following this for over a year - it's been a precursor to any economic data. Personally I think it reflects some structural changes in society but even if one does not believe that, this economic cycle will push many into food banks. I was really shocked in my research to read that even in good times 1 in 11 Americans relies on food stamps.<BR/><BR/>"Richest country on Earth"TraderMarkhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06241756200482130281noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2335748440449035592.post-28502492026112845392008-11-25T15:38:00.000-05:002008-11-25T15:38:00.000-05:00so true.. I am a volunteer fro the Greater Boston Food Bank and the food shortages due to fewer donations is DRASTIC. We also donate to needy families in our hometown in the subuurbs - the number of families in our town requesting aid is up over 400% this year. awfulwofathttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12646989916627905652noreply@blogger.com