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Clearing up a PHC Food Bank misconception

Dec 3, 2025 | News , Sounder News (article) WRITER: Tami Smith , Food Program Coordinator People for a Healthy Community I am writing to clarify a common misconception about Food Banks. During a recent vaccine appointment, the nurse made friendly small talk while preparing the injection. She asked what I do for a living, and I proudly replied that I run the Weekly Food Program—also known as the food bank—at People for a Healthy Community (PHC). Her immediate response was, “Oh

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