Delaware’s hunger pains

    Delaware is on par with Mississippi and Alabama when it comes to the number of residents struggling to afford food.  That’s the result of a Gallup study into hunger in America.  State social service leaders call the numbers disturbing.  In this week’s First Look, WHYY’s Mark Eichmann examines the numbers and visits a Newark family who struggle to put food on the table every week.

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    You can help hungry Delawareans  by donating to the Food Bank of Delaware.  They accept food donations at their Milford and Newark locations from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. on weekdays.  Find other drop-off sites statewide.
    See the complete Gallup numbers.

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