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Drop in donations puts community pantry at risk

Drop in donations puts community pantry at risk
BBC Business Wednesday 30 September 2026, 05:25 UTC 1 min read
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St Paul's Pantry in Norton Lees say things are looking "pretty grim" without support.

St Paul's Pantry in Norton Lees say things are looking "pretty grim" without support.
St Paul's Pantry (ORG) Norton Lees (PERSON)
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