Ken Smollen says he's worried about what will happen in the coming weeks.
15 new families have contacted a food charity in the midlands in the last 10 days.
Offaly councillor Ken Smollen, who organises the food appeal service, describes the increase as alarming.
The Irish Democratic Party rep says it's still a long way out from Christmas, which is usually a major pressure point:
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