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More than 10 Percent of Bay Area Residents are Food Insecure

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While some people plan elaborate meals for the holidays, others are struggling to get by. We'll talk through the Bay Area's hunger crisis with people in and around local food banks to see what you can do to help.

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Katy McKnight, director of community engagement, San Francisco Marin Food Bank

Mike Bartel, food bank client

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