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	Every second Saturday of the month, the &quot;hunger truck&quot;&nbsp;helps feed the Muslim community and others in and around Westbury. NewsdayTV&#39;s Shari Einhorn reports.&nbsp;
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'Hunger truck' serves halal food to the Muslim community around Westbury

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