RECESSION’S IMPACT LINGERS FOR FOOD-INSECURE RURAL SENIORS
Betsy, a food bank recipient in rural Kentucky, never expected to need handouts of food.
For nearly 35 years, she had a good job making decent money. But now, at age 51, she suffers from health problems and often has to decide between buying food or medicine. (EDITOR’S NOTE: This story uses the first names of food-pantry recipients to protect their privacy.)