The state of hunger in Ohio

Published December 15, 2023 at 7:00 AM EST

Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, executive director of the Ohio Association of Food Banks (right), checks out the produce while she talks with employees at the Mid-Ohio Food Bank in Grove City, just south of Columbus.

This episode originally aired on Nov. 21, 2023.

Food prices remain high and a study by the Ohio Association of Foodbanks found that over half of food bank clients had to choose between paying for food, health care or housing.

Other people are skipping meals or eating less in order to keep food prices in check.

Ahead of a holiday that’s all about the food, we're looking at the state of hunger in Ohio.

Guests:

Lisa Hamler-Fugitt, director emeritus, Ohio Association of Foodbanks
Matt Habash, president/CEO of Mid-Ohio Food Collective
Dan Sharpe, Vice President for Community Research and Grants, The Columbus Foundation

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