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Pilsen Food Pantry Takes Aim at Food Insecurity

Food insecurity is a nationwide problem, but studies show it’s even more acute in Chicago.

Aired 08/28/2019 | Rating NR

Chicago Tonight

Pilsen Food Pantry Takes Aim at Food Insecurity

Clip: 8/28/2019 | 4m 47sVideo has Closed Captions

Food insecurity is a nationwide problem, but studies show it’s even more acute in Chicago.

Food insecurity is a nationwide problem, but studies show it’s even more acute in Chicago. One food pantry is trying to tackle the problem by establishing itself in a location many clients already visit, and providing ingredients and resources others don’t. Nick Blumberg has this look inside the UI Health Pilsen Food Pantry.

Aired 08/28/2019 | Rating NR

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