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Crisis center feeling crunch of rising need
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Growing lunch crowd puts strain on resources, service
Mia TaylorThe Patriot Ledger
When the lines weren't so long and the demand not as great, John
Owens was able to do more than just feed needy people.
After the day's free lunch was served at the Quincy Crisis Center,
Owens often would follow people out into the street and get to know
them.
In addition to overseeing the soup kitchen, his job duties at the
crisis center also include being a social worker. And for Ow...
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