1 in 5 children experience hunger or food insecurity in VT- 4:17
Executive Director of the Community Cupboard, Kelly Giancola
Posted Jan 17, 2017
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Hunger is a daily reality for Americans. In Vermont, one in five children experience hunger or food insecurity. Executive Director of the Community Cupboard, Kelly Giancola, is interviewed for Comcast Newsmakers by Eric Clemons.
Hosted by: Eric ClemonsProduced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
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