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News Articles: food insecurity

A former Kroger on Savannah's south side. Grocery chains like Kroger and Food Lion have closed stores in Savannah in recent years.

Thousands Of Savannah Residents Live In Food Deserts

Thousands of Savannah residents don’t have easy access to fresh, nutritious foods. They live in food deserts, which are areas where people live more...

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To get the word out about issues of food insecurity and food equity, the Georgia Farmers Market Association is holding Just Food Weekend.

Finding Food Justice At The Farmers Market

It's hard enough to eat well and stay in shape, but, in several parts of Georgia, residents don't even have access to nutritious foods. The Georgia...

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Michelle Hickey, a muppet wrangler, helps Big Bird hold a book during a rehearsal of "Sesame Street" in New York.

Jeanette Betancourt On Educating The Whole Child Through 'Sesame Street'

Since the 1960s, the crew at "Sesame Street" has helped generations of kids learn their numbers and ABC's. They also have explored tougher topics,...

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Bill Bolling founded the Atlanta Community Food Bank in 1979. Since then, he's worked on issues of food insecurity, poverty and housing all across Georgia.

'The Work Was To Be With People': Nonprofit Leader Bill Bolling On Service, Community

Bill Bolling knew from his first experience at the community kitchen at St. Luke's Episcopal Church in Atlanta that he was destined for a life of...

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