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Food insecurity persists in Oregon

By Elizabeth Castillo (OPB)
Feb. 25, 2021 4:07 p.m.

Broadcast: Thursday, Feb. 25

a photo of groceries

Many Oregonians continue to face food insecurity.

Oregon Food Bank

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As the pandemic continues, food insecurity among Oregonians remains at an all-time high. Part of the problem is food waste. But larger, systemic issues play a role too. We hear from Susannah Morgan, the CEO of the Oregon Food Bank, about how to get hungry Oregonians access to food.

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