Child Hunger in America: Rising Rates and Promising Solutions


Food insecurity in America is back on the rise after a decade of downward trends. Dr. Sara Bleich, a public health policy expert, reveals the top contributing factors and which communities are most at-risk. She also discusses federal programs that are making a positive impact to reverse this concerning uptick in food insecurity.


Guest Information:

  • Dr. Sara Bleich, Professor of Public Health Policy, Harvard Chan School of Public Health
  • Cindy Long, Administrator, USDA Food and Nutrition Service

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