Several non-profit groups say some Alberta children are going hungry with thousands losing access to school food programs during a provincewide teachers strike.

The strike entered its eighth day on Thursday.

"One family in particular that I know, the mom hadn't been able to eat for a couple days ... her food was going to her kids during the strike," said Jared Jorstad, a spokesperson for Hope Mission.

The woman reached out to the charity for help a couple of days ago.

He said he worries for children who haven'

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