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What do Montrealers with dietary restrictions do when they can't afford groceries?

This week on This is Montreal, we hear about the obstacles Montreal food banks face in meeting specific dietary needs and why many advocates are calling for more financial support from governments.
Food on a shelf
Finding affordable food becomes even more difficult when you have strict dietary restrictions. (Susan Campbell/CBC)

As the cost of food has risen, more Montrealers have been relying on food banks. But for some people with dietary restrictions, it can be a challenge to find food that they can eat that won't make them sick.

This week on This is Montreal, we hear about the obstacles Montreal food banks face in meeting specific dietary needs and why many advocates are calling for more financial support from governments.

LISTEN | What do Montrealers with dietary restrictions do when they can't afford groceries? 

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Ainslie MacLellan is a journalist at CBC Montreal. Follow her on Twitter: @CBCAinslie.