The Hungriest State

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The Hungriest State

Food insecurity isn’t defined by wealth or demographics, but by access. How do communities respond when this access is threatened?

Episodes

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Episode 1
The Last Supermarket

Food insecurity isn’t defined by wealth or demographics, but by access. How do communities respond when this access is threatened?

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Episode 2
The Meals on the Bus/The Shrinking Island

Getting food from where it’s available to where it’s needed takes on new challenges when community segments cannot travel. When vulnerable populations cannot get to food, new measures must be implemented to get food to them.

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Episode 3
The Domino Effect

The supply chain is one of the foundations of food security, ensuring reliable and timely access to perishable and nutritious items. When the supply chain breaks, its effects threaten food security across the state.

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Episode 4
The Fisherfolk

Economic and environmental changes are challenging the Mississippi Gulf Coast’s commercial fishing fleet, reducing profitability and harvests. If these trends continue, the industry faces a total collapse, putting thousands out of work and reducing the supply of seafood to a growing population.

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Bonus Features

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The Hungriest State
Series Trailer

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The Hungriest State
The Last Supermarket - Episode Trailer

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