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French food banks: Charities struggle with increase in demand
Food insecurity in France is growing. Over the past decade, the number of people asking for help has tripled. On French Connections, we dive into the world of food banks and how these charities are struggling to provide for France's neediest. We look at why critics say the system needs to change. Finally, we end on a positive note, discussing a highly praised French food distribution system: military rations.
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