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    Which Way, L.A.?

    Tackling Hunger in Los Angeles County

    Two years ago, there were 1.7 million people in LA County at risk of being hungry -- that's close to 20 percent -- and there's no doubt their numbers are on the increase. But only about half of those eligible for food stamps know they could get help from the program.

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    By Warren Olney • May 12, 2014 • 1 min read

    Two years ago, there were 1.7 million people in LA County at risk of being hungry -- that's close to 20 percent -- and there's no doubt their numbers are on the increase. But only about half of those eligible for food stamps know they could get help from the program.

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    Hunger: A Massive Problem in LA County
    1. 0:00State Assembly Votes to Dissolve Vernon
    2. 6:56Tackling Hunger in Los Angeles CountyYou’re reading this
    3. 21:02Monitor Moves In as Dodgers' McCourt Wails the Blues
    4. 26:32Endeavour's Last Ride, Giffords' Struggling Recovery
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      Warren Olney

      former KCRW broadcaster

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      Darrell Satzman

      Producer

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      Christian Bordal

      Managing Producer, Greater LA

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      Katie Cooper

      Producer, 'One year Later'

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      Michael Flood

      president and CEO of the LA Regional Food Bank

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      Philip Browning

      LA County Department of Children and Family Services

      News

    The full episode

    2 of 4
    Hunger: A Massive Problem in LA County
    1. 0:00State Assembly Votes to Dissolve Vernon
    2. 6:56Tackling Hunger in Los Angeles CountyYou’re reading this
    3. 21:02Monitor Moves In as Dodgers' McCourt Wails the Blues
    4. 26:32Endeavour's Last Ride, Giffords' Struggling Recovery
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