'Without food charity, we might not eat'
Tiegan Parry says The Bread and Butter Thing, in Boston, eases financial pressures on her family.
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"If we didn't have it, we probably wouldn't be able to eat."
— Tiegan Parry , Activist
"I think sometimes people come down even when they may not need to financially and it is a social thing."
— Gail Seamark , Executive
"The community spirit at the centre kept her coming through the doors."
— Cheryl Wray , Activist
Key People
Cheryl Wray is a 77-year-old volunteer at the food service hub.
Craig Parry is Tiegan's father who appreciates the social aspect of the food service hub.
Gail Seamark is the community development delivery officer for the Bread and Butter Thing.
Tiegan Parry is a 19-year-old mother who benefits from a low-cost food service to support her family.
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Tiegan Parry says The Bread and Butter Thing, in Boston, eases financial pressures on her family.
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