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News Release February 18, 2009 Media advisory Who: Boise State University’s Public Policy Center and Social Science Research Center; Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force What: Public release of ‘Idaho Hunger Atlas: A County-Level Profile of Hunger in Idaho’ When: 11:30 a.m., Thursday, Feb. 19 Where: Bishop’s House at St. Michael’s Cathedral, 518 N. 8th St., on the corner of 8th and State streets. A new county-by-county assessment of hunger in Idaho shows the national economic crisis has deepened hunger and food insecurity in Idaho. Details of the pilot study, “Idaho Hunger Atlas: A County-Level Profile of Hunger in Idaho,” will be announced at a press conference at St. Michael’s Cathedral Bishop’s House Thursday at 11:30 a.m. The study, commissioned by the Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force and conducted by Boise State University’s Public Policy Center and Social Science Research Center, is intended to help Idahoans gain a greater understanding of the extent and depth of food insecurity and hunger throughout the state. The Idaho Hunger Relief Task Force, a coalition of 21 organizations across working to eliminate hunger and provide food security for all Idahoans, contracted with researchers at the Public Policy Center and Social Science Research Center to compile the report. -30- Media Contact: Mike Journee, University Communications, (208) 426-1517, mikejournee@boisestate.edu Boise State University is “The New U Rising” with record student enrollment, new academic buildings, additional degree programs and a growing research agenda. Learn more at www.boisestate.edu.
Last reviewed on Wednesday, February 18, 2009
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