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Fighting Hunger At Both Ends Of The Age Spectrum

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Many of society's efforts to fight hunger focus on children, to ensure they grow up healthy. 

There are specific programs to provide nutrition to children of needy families, but many older adults could also use assistance in keeping hunger at bay.  You'll hear the issues that create hunger in seniors, and the programs intended to help them.  

 

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Geoffrey Riley is a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism and has hosted the Jefferson Exchange on JPR since 2009. He's been a broadcaster in the Rogue Valley for more than 35 years, working in both television and radio.