Food Banks Around The Country Continue To See Increase In Demand For Goods [Getty Images]

OAKLAND, CA - DECEMBER 18: A shelf is seen nearly empty in the pantry at the Alameda County Community Food Bank December 18, 2008 in Oakland, California. As the economy continues to slump, food banks across the country are seeing a surge in demand that is not being matched by donations and is leaving some people short of food during the holiday season. (Photo by Justin Sullivan/Getty Images)

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