Food Banks, Pantries and Soup Kitchens from Soup to Nuts

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Food Banks, Pantries and Soup Kitchens from Soup to Nuts

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Apr 3, 2020

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Organizations that help fight food insecurity are more important than ever in times of crisis. Anney and Lauren explore the history and modern workings of food banks, food pantries, and soup kitchens.
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Apr 3, 2020

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Savor digs into how people live and how they eat – and why. Hosts Anney Reese and Lauren Vogelbaum interview the culinary creators and consumers of the world, exploring the science, history, and culture of food and drink, all with a key question in mind: Why do we like what we like, and how can we find more of those things?

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$Cauliflower: Fractaliscious and Nutritious: This seemingly humble member of the cabbage family has been prized for thousands of years by chefs, nutritionists, and mathematicians alike. Learn about cauliflower's long history, fascinating fractal shape, health benefits, and culinary potential.$
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Food Banks, Pantries and Soup Kitchens from Soup to Nuts

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