Food insecurity isn't going away

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"*20 mph food insecurity is a problem in communities across the country.

The pandemic has put the problem front and center.

Food banks have been working hard to make sure no one goes hungry.

Kimt news 3's alex jirgens is looking the food bank of iowa and their efforts to feed everyone that needs it across the hawkeye state.

He joins us live in mason city?

"* alex?xxx amy ?

"* the hawkeye harvest fod bank is a valuable resource in north iowa ?

"* providing food o those who may be on a limited budget or income.

Hawkeye harvest is one local partner with food bank of iowa ?

"* who has delivered nearly 75 thousand pounds of food here in cerro gordo county alone last month.

And they've recognized the need has gone up for more individuals and families seeking food assistance because of the pandemic.

President and ceo michelle book feels that this problem of food insecurity will not go away soon ?

"* even if there is a readily available vaccine and the economy turns "by looking at prior recessions and the relationship between food insecurity and recessions, we know that this won't even peak until 2024, and that food insecurity levels won't decline until about 2027."

So what can you do to help?

The best way is go to foodbank iowa dot org ?

"* type in your zip code ?

"* and it will provie a list of resources near you.

In addition ?

"* book encourages donating financially to a food bank.

Live in mason thank you alex.

Feeding america is reporting that food insecurity has doubled since january of this year ?

"* and tripled for households with children.///