Some P.E.I. food banks can’t offer Thanksgiving turkeys due to high cost of living [Video]

Thanksgiving is just around the corner, but for many of P.E.I.’s less fortunate residents, celebrations will be a little less meaty this year.

Island food banks have been struggling to get the donations they used to, due to the high cost of living hurting regular supporters’ wallets. That means many holiday staples won’t be offered for people in need.

“Unfortunately, it’s not in our budget to hand out turkeys, chickens or ham for Thanksgiving. But we’ve got extra veggies and stuff like that for people, to ease the burden that way for them,” said Norma Dingwell, who manages the Southern Kings and Queens Food Bank.

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