Oakland Food Pantry’s efforts drew more refugees and immigrants to the pantry. High food prices and the end of pandemic-era food benefits are driving demand, too. Nearly 2,800 people used the pantry in the last fiscal year — up 77% from fiscal 2022, bringing more traffic to the neighborhood and generating backlash.
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