Addressing the Hunger Crisis: United Way of the Wine Country

 

Food insecurity has leapt to the forefront for communities in Northern California and across the nation, due to a perfect storm of factors including the recent federal government shutdown and Congress voting to slash food assistance benefits and health care coverage to millions of Americans. United Way of the Wine Country operates 211 – a resource hub to help people find their next meal, as well as an array of other support services. In this episode, host Michelle Marques talks with Lisa Carreño, President and CEO of United Way of the Wine Country about efforts to meet the need.

 

To access resources, call 211 on your phone, or text 211211 on your cellphone. You can also text the word FOOD or COMIDA to the number 707-353-3882 for local food assistance.

 

Lisa G. Carreño, President and CEO of United Way of the Wine Country

 

 

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