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How Hungry is Oakland?

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    12/1/09

  • Food stamp use up

    Thanks to everyone who's donated so far. Looks like food stamp use is way up nationally this year, with projections showing that in the coming year food stamp use might be at an all-time high. Also, the Alameda County Food Bank says they're facing the highest demand for food assistance since it opened 24 years ago. People are hungry -- let's find out more.

    Posted by Sierra Filucci on 12/01/09
 
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