Aug 22, 2008 — Across the North Country, food pantries and soup kitchens are bracing for what could be a season of hunger for many families. High gas and heating oil prices combined with a faltering job market and rising grocery bills have pushed more working people to the edge. As Brian Mann reports, many social service agencies and non-profits say they're already seeing a spike in the number of families seeking help.  Go to full article

Feb 28, 2003 — With over 500 families in need of food assistance each month, the Franklin-Grand Isle Community Action group in Vermont is always looking for unique ways to stock their food pantries. For the second year in a row, the organization is capitalizing on the statewide Town Meeting Day on March 4th. Jody Tosti spoke with Travis Poulin, the interim director for the non-profit group.  Go to full article

Dec 19, 2002 — Soldiers at Fort Drum, near Watertown, are preparing for possible war in Iraq. But the Army is also struggling with a more domestic issue. By the Pentagon's own estimate, thousands of military families across the country live in poverty. Despite recent salary increases, some enlisted men and women say they can't afford food and other basic needs. Brian Mann visited Fort Drum and sends this report.  Go to full article

Feb 11, 2002 — Studies done in New York City and Albany by advocates for the poor, show that more people are using food pantries since September 11. Karen DeWitt reports.  Go to full article

Nov 21, 2001 — Food pantries and soup kitchens in New York are seeing more clients as the holidays approach and the days grow colder. At the same time, donations to many charities are down since September 11th. Karen Dewitt visited a soup kitchen recently, as they readied for the Thanksgiving holiday.  Go to full article

Mar 22, 2001 — Students in Hermon DeKalb High School are giving up food for a day to help fight hunger in St. Lawrence County. For the fourth year, teens will forgo meals and snacks for 30 hours to help replenish area food pantries. Jody Tosti has more on the story.  Go to full article