On Jacksonville, Florida's Westside sits New Mount Zion Baptist Church. Here, once a week, more than 700 people line up, many arriving while it is still dark out, many from south Georgia or the beach areas of Florida. They gather to collect food for their next meal, The Florida Times-Union reports.
Many of the people served fill boxes, bags, carts - anything - with enough food to last until the next food giveaway or until their next food stamp allotment kicks in.
Several people interviewed by The Florida Times-Union expressed concern with the impending reduction in food stamps slated to begin this month.
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