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Facing largest hike in grocery prices in 50 years, East Bay shoppers get creative — and food banks get busier

With some of the highest food costs in the country, East Bay consumers are stretching meals, swapping staples and watching every dollar.

Oakland Gleaners and Alameda’s Project Pick have had record years, redistributing a combined 11 tons of fruit to those in need.

Contra Costa County food bank says it has enough food to meet needs as states sue to stop Trump from freezing funding.

Farmers are worried while school and food bank officials fear they won’t get enough healthy produce.

The organization vows to continue giving food to all who need it but says it would be lesser amounts and possibly of reduced quality.

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