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Statistics show that in the past, people who are hungry are labeled as trying to beat the system. Statistics show it?s just under 50 percent of our households that have at least one adult who is employed. So, it?s an issue of wages not keeping up with the cost of living in this area. It?s a clear picture in Northwest Arkansas of those who have and those who have not, and there?s nothing in between.

Heather Thordsen

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