Melissa in the Morning: Answers to the Food Insecurity Call

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Melissa in the Morning: Answers to the Food Insecurity Call

According to estimates from Feeding America, 1 in 10 Connecticut residents struggle with hunger; more than 83,000 children are food insecure. Chadwick Schroeder is the sustainability manager in Bridgeport. He spoke to us about the health food initiative in the city as well as the paramount work being done at the East End NRZ Market and Café. ((00:00))

Last month, the Connecticut Airport Authority officially said it was backing away from operating the Sikorsky Airport. We talked to BRBC President, Dan Onofrio, about the new developments in offloading the airport costing Bridgeport $500,000 a year! ((15:29))

The American Red Cross Connecticut chapter made its monthly stop on the morning show. John Godin spoke about hurricane season happening now through the end of November and being prepared for anything! Plus, he shared the latest on blood donations. ((28:28))

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