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Newark’s West Ward is revolutionizing food aid with “The Market at UCC,” a grocery-style pantry where residents pick their own fresh and frozen groceries for free—ending the old bagged-food model and restoring dignity. As SNAP cuts fuel rising hunger, this shift empowers people to choose what they need, not just what’s given. Residents like Barbara Ross praise the new freedom and personalization. City leaders plan to expand this model across all five wards to combat food deserts, while UCC looks to replicate its success nationwide—offering not just food, but community, childcare, and vital services in one welcoming space.

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