Childhood Hunger in the Treasure Valley
This is a story Fox 12 did on childhood hunger and what the Idaho Foodbank is doing about it!
Idaho leads national increase in food stamp use
This article is a good insight to actual folks dealing with hunger. The Idaho unemployment rate may show signs of improvement, but the Supplemental Food Nutrition Program has seen a significant increase. Idaho has topped the nation in Food Stamp use with a 45% increase from 2009-2010, nationally that figure is 21%.
http://www.magicvalley.com/news/local/article_2b0bc312-5b2d-5bd2-a7d5-5e70ee55fc88.html
