Feeding the Food Insecure in CT

with Jason Jakubowski of Foodshare/CT Food Bank

Foodshare recently merged with the Connecticut Food Bank, both are long time food in the state- leading the fight to end hunger in CT. President and CEO, Jason Jakubowski, joins Newsmakers to discuss the extent of food insecurity in the state.

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Feb 08, 2021

Hosted by: Nathan O'Leary
Produced by: Western New England Newsmakers Team
#Connecticut #Community #General Interest #Local
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