Food prices to rise again
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Brace yourself, this is going to hurt: The price of all food is likely to go up an additional 7.9% this year. Food we eat at home is predicted to ... Continue Reading →
Having a pet is good for seniors
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The studies are clear: Owning a pet is good for us. For those of us who stay home much of the time, having a pet can be a boon to our physical and mental ... Continue Reading →
Food bank trip brings joy
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A few months ago, I escorted three very nervous elderly ladies to the food bank. By “escorted,” I mean I had to scout out the situation in advance, come ... Continue Reading →
Find help in tough times
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By MARJORIE NEEDHAM
Middlebury’s tax bills for homes and vehicles started showing up in mailboxes June 18. This year’s tax increases added ... Continue Reading →
The local food bank needs your help
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If you’re on the other side of the fence – able to donate to the food bank rather than visiting to use its services – your local pantry can ... Continue Reading →
Food banks help seniors survive inflation
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Recent government figures outlined food price increases for one month. The numbers are grim.
Fruits and vegetables went up 2.3%, the highest since 2010. ... Continue Reading →
Lend a helping hand
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I’ve been looking at 2022, hoping to find some value in my time and money in this chaotic world we find ourselves in, a chaos that doesn’t show any ... Continue Reading →
Fight back against rising food prices
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This week I scored a grocery discount of $5.21, plus over $6 in free groceries by using the store coupons. Added to that was $12 in free items I took to the local ... Continue Reading →
Stay fed, stay safe
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Life has certainly changed recently. Depending on where you live, it might have changed a lot. Stay home if you’re a senior. Stay home if you have a medical ... Continue Reading →
Seniors have less money despite Social Security increase
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I’ll be worse off financially this year, despite the Social Security increase we just received. I won’t be the only one.
For the average recipient who ... Continue Reading →
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