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.

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.

Warren Olney
former KCRW broadcaster
Darrell Satzman
Producer
Christian Bordal
Managing Producer, Greater LA
Katie Cooper
Producer, 'One year Later'
Michael Flood
president and CEO of the LA Regional Food Bank
Philip Browning
LA County Department of Children and Family Services

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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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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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