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More than a million people in Pennsylvania are hungry because they cannot afford or do not have access to healthy food. Many others are unsure of how, or where they might get their next proper meal. And now, the coronavirus pandemic has exposed the gaps in the food systems in western Pennsylvania.

WQED’s new local documentary examines food insecurity affecting thousands in the region. Starved: Our Food Insecurity Crisis premieres Thursday, November 5 at 8:00 pm on WQED and will rebroadcast on Monday, November 9 at 7:30 pm.

For some, food insecurity is a matter of financial need. But often, entire communities are cut off from proper nutrition because there are no grocery stores nearby. These so-called "food deserts" are not the only challenge. Some neighborhoods have turned into "food swamps" - with a proliferation of fast-food restaurants and no healthy options.

The coronavirus pandemic has compounded the problem, creating home isolation and limited access to nutritious food. This documentary examines food insecurity as a societal problem, identifying the causes and exploring the many ways in which the government, non-profits, farmers and individuals are working to bring nutritious meals to the tables of those who need it.

The documentary focuses on diverse regions of western Pennsylvania hurt by food insecurity, including Homewood, Clairton, Greene County and Erie.

Starved: Our Food Insecurity Crisis was written and produced by Beth Dolinar, and also features the camera and editing work of Paul Ruggieri, Dave Forstate and Frank Caloiero.

Starved: Our Food Insecurity Crisis was made possible with funding from Highmark BCBS.


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