MORE ON: hunger in california

Spotlight: Health and Welfare

Food waste remains persistent problem at farms, grocery stores and restaurants

March 31, 2010, 4:17 PM
It’s a sad paradox: while California’s abundant fields of fruit and vegetables fuel much of America, millions of tons of food rot in farm fields or grocery store and restaurant dumpsters, much of which is edible and could go a long way toward eliminating hunger in California. + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

Food banks and food stamp programs struggle to meet soaring demand

March 23, 2010, 4:44 PM
As record numbers of Californians struggle to put food on the table, programs designed to help the hungry are under stress. An examination by reporters from USC’s Annenberg School for Communication and Journalism shows that food banks and food stamps, two key safety net programs for poor people... + read more
Spotlight: Health and Welfare

Searching for food in the land of plenty

March 18, 2010, 2:23 PM
As the number of Californians facing hunger reaches “epic proportions,” officials report major strains on the system statewide. + read more
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