Every March, National Nutrition Month invites us to think more intentionally about the food we eat and the role nutrition plays in our overall health.
But for thousands of families in Madison County, nutrition isn’t simply a matter of choice — it’s a matter of access.
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Bekah Clawson is president and CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana.
