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Thu, Dec 3, 2009 -- 9:00 AM
Food Stamps and Hunger
In these hard economic times, Californians are turning to food stamps more than ever. The program has seen an average of 13 percent growth each month this year. But only half of those eligible for food stamps in the state are getting them - that's one of the worst participation rates in the country. Who is using food stamps, and who needs them? [Note: To learn more about how to apply for food stamps in your county, call the statewide toll-free Food Stamp Information Line at 877-847-3663 (FOOD)]
Host: Michael Krasny
Guests:
- Charr Lee Metsker, deputy director for the California Department of Social Services
- Elizabeth Gomez, outreach manager for the Alameda County Community Food Bank
- George Manalo-LeClair, senior director of legislation for California Food Policy Advocates
- Jessica Bartholow, director of programs for the California Association of Food Banks
More info:
- California Food Policy Advocates : at CFPA.net
- CA Dept. of Social Services Food Stamp Programs homepage : at CA.gov
- California Association of Food Banks : at MyFoodStamps.org
