Wheaton Public Library Event: The Economics Of Nutrition

Wheaton IL

08 March, 2021

10:30 AM

Description

Press release from Wheaton Public Library: Wednesday, March 17, 2021 - 7:00pm to 8:00pm This program is hosted by College of DuPage. A November 2020 Consumer Reports survey revealed the harsh reality that one in five Americans were turning to food banks for sustenance. Feeding America reports the COVID-19 crisis has the potential for long-term effects, noting that it took 10 years for food insecurity rates to return to pre-Great Recession levels. National research indicates that families dealing with food insecurity consequently face hardships maintaining good health and additional health care costs. Current public health and economic crises are marked by a significant increase in the number of first-time food pantry clients and compounded by declines in food donations. COD professors will join local food bank experts and health professionals to discuss the link between food insecurity, health and economics in this information-packed webinar. Register here for Zoom webinar link: https://info.cod.edu/foodismoney Event Type: Adults Age Group: Adults Contact Info: Community Engagement Department, [email protected] Other Info: This program is hosted by College of DuPage. After registering, you will receive a confirmation email and reminders containing information about joining the Zoom Webinar. To learn how to join a Zoom meeting or webinar, please see: https://support.zoom.us/hc/en-... This press release was produced by the Wheaton Public Library. The views expressed here are the author's own.