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Aaron chats with Erin Riney, the new executive director of PORCH – which just celebrated a major milestone, $6 million in local hunger relief since its founding back in 2010. Riney discusses her background, PORCH’s mission and milestone, the current state of local hunger, upcoming events (including a Food For Schools event in September), and how you can help the cause.

Visit ChapelHill.PORCHCommunities.org to learn more and get involved.

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