This week on Statewide, we take a look at the growing problem of food insecurity. It's an issue in big cities and small towns and the economic hardships created this year have made it worse. We'll learn about some efforts being made to help.
And, with many schools going remote, that's left working parents in a bind when it comes to finding child care and being able to afford it.
That and more on this episode.
Our lineup:
* Chris Fink tells us about a big perk of the season - garden ripe tomatoes.
* Christina Stella of Harvest Public Media looks at how rural towns have had to find new ways to serve families in need.* Seth Bodine tells us about an effort helping get excess food off the farm and to needy families.
Statewide for the week of September 18, 2020
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