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Pilsen Food Pantry Takes Aim at Food Insecurity

Clip: 08/28/2019 | 4m 47s

Food insecurity is a nationwide problem, but studies show it’s even more acute in Chicago. One food pantry is trying to tackle the problem by establishing itself in a location many clients already visit, and providing ingredients and resources others don’t. Nick Blumberg has this look inside the UI Health Pilsen Food Pantry.

Aired: 08/28/19

Rating: NR

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