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How to Help the Millions of Americans Facing Hunger

Millions of people nation-wide face hunger. And the COVID-19 pandemic has thrust even more Americans into this vulnerable position. Before the COVID-19 crisis began, one in nine people, including 10 million children, already lived in a food insecure household. Communities of color are disproportionately affected by both poverty and hunger. For example, one in four …

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Jefferson County Senior Heroes 2017

Jefferson County 2017 Senior Heroes ceremony was a great success! They celebrated the efforts of area seniors who volunteer to make their communities a better place to live. The event was held in May, at Mountain Vista Senior Living Community. Seniors recognized this year: • Norma Brown, age 93, 16 hours a month for 9 …

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