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Kirsty Paterson

Falkirk families struggling for food as energy price rises hit

Energy price hikes have left families across Falkirk district struggling to feed themselves, with police and health services referring more and more people to a community food pantry.

The people behind the KLSB community food pantry say the number of emergency support packages they give out every week has risen sharply since energy prices rose in April.

The food pantry - which recently moved into bigger premises in Stenhousemuir shopping precinct - regularly supports more than 60 households every week.

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