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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