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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
Business
Emma Gill

I went to a social supermarket and got all this for under £10

There's no getting away from the cost of living crisis and more and more families are struggling to put meals on the table.

The demand on food banks has soared, with those on benefits needing them more than ever. But the current crisis is affecting people across the board, even families with two full-time incomes, and many are turning to so-called social supermarkets to make ends meet.

Unlike many food banks, these places are open to all - no matter what their income - and they're proving a lifeline for the many people who are now struggling to pay their bills.

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