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Local agencies expand food, support to Denver’s needy

CHANUKAH 5782 SECTION B PAGE 8 woman fills up her shopping cart with the usual items on a grocery list: canned goods, fruits, vegetables. There is no checkout lane, though. The goods are free. “My cart is full,” said Shakhasta Khazirova, who moved to Denver from Russia 15 years ago. “There’s nothing like this in Russia,” she added. “I’m still in shock every time I come here.” Each week, Khazirova makes the 40-minute commute to the Jewish Family Service Food Pantry. Founded by the late Jerry Carr, it has been feeding the community for 27 years. Khazirova’s English is a bit broken, but her appreciation is clear. “They help my family so much,” she said. “I don’t know what I’d do without it.” is the […]
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