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Food bank officials are hoping to collect $10 million in donations and nearly 2 million pounds of food.
They say many people are asking for help for the first time because they were just laid off or their work hours have been cut.
More than 1,800 organizations participate in the Second Harvest Food Bank drive each year.
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