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Channel One Regional Food Bank reports rise in food insecurity among minority populations
Unemployment and poverty rates increased during the pandemic which in turn created a rise in food insecurity across the region.
Posted: Apr 26, 2021 4:21 PM
Updated: Apr 26, 2021 7:37 PM
Posted By: Jessica Bringe
ROCHESTER, Minn. - Unemployment and poverty rates increased during the pandemic which in turn created a rise in food insecurity across the region.
Freeborn County says 2,900 people are dealing with hunger this year which is up from 2,730 in 2018.
Channel One Regional Food Bank says the COVID-19 pandemic has aggravated the problem especially in minority communities including Black, Latino and Native American Households.