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The Food Bank of NWI is tackling food insecurity in the Region

Lakeshore Public Media | By Tom Maloney,
Dee Dotson
Published July 19, 2022 at 2:01 PM CDT
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Food Bank of NWI President and CEO Victor Garcia

Inflation in the U.S. is at a 40- year high causing food and gas prices to surge. Rapidly rising rents as well as end to federal COVID-19 relief have taken a financial toll on households. Food banks are struggling to meet the demand as federal programs provide less food to distribute and donations diminish. Food Bank of NWI President and CEO Victor Garcia joined Lakeshore Public Radio's Dee Dotson an Tom Maloney to discuss how his organization is working hard to support community members faced with food insecurity.

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Tom Maloney
As Vice President of Radio Operations, Tom is responsible for overseeing Lakeshore Public Radio. He oversees the radio station’s programming, as well as news. He was instrumental in bringing several different genres of music to Lakeshore Public Radio.
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Dee Dotson
Dee Dotson is the host and producer of our radio show/podcast, Regionally Speaking. Dee is responsible for connecting with the northwest Indiana community to share their stories with the Lakeshore Public Media listening audience.
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