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The Bedford Food Bank is serving more than 250 households, a 50% increase from this time last year, despite having no funded budget. The Health and Human Services budget request calls for a 2.5% increase to expand therapy services.
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Health and Human Services reported continued support for housing, mental health, and food needs, including grief counseling for students and staff after a Bedford student’s death. The department also reported $50,000 in Food Bank donations and continued holiday assistance for local families. A new clinician joined the Jail Diversion Program, and school-based group therapy is planned.
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