Food insecurity was already a huge problem in the DMV before the pandemic, but now it’s worse. United Way of the National Capital Area President & CEO Rosie Allen-Herring outlines their initiatives designed to help. Info: www.unitedwaynca/endhunger

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The Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. holiday is considered a national day of service. Hear about “weekend of service” activities and volunteer opportunities organized by Volunteer Fairfax from staffers Shannon White and Andrew Daniels. www.volunteerfairfax.org

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Some of the richest counties in the country are in the DMV, yet there is a large segment of the population experiencing food insecurity. Capital Area Food Bank CEO Radha Muthiah discusses this issue with iHeart’s Jenni Chase. Info: https://www.capitalareafoodbank.org/

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Illiteracy is an underlying cause of incarceration, homelessness, welfare dependence, and many other barriers people often face. Hear about StoryBook Treasure’s mission to encourage reading and provide books to students from their founder Denise Corbo. Info: www.storybooktreasures.org

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If you drink too much at a holiday party, get a free Sober Ride home. Get the details and information about the Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s other initiatives from their President Kurt Erickson. Info: www.wrap.org and www.soberride.com

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Hear about the mission of Easterseals, the impact of their services, success stories and details about the upcoming Bright Stars event from co-chairs Craig Rupert, Cecelia Hodges, David Ross. Info: www.brightstarsdc.org

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Open enrollment is underway for the Maryland Health Connection. Hear who this is for, what types of plans are available, financial assistance and more from MD Health Benefits Exchange director Michele Eberle. Info: www.marylandhealthconnection.gov

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Alzheimer’s affects family and caregivers as well as those living with the disease. Learn more, including details about a free virtual education conference, from Alzheimer’s Foundation of America CEO Charles Fuschillo. Info: www.alzfdn.org/tour

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If you drink too much at a Halloween party, get a free Sober Ride home. Get the details and information about the Washington Regional Alcohol Program’s other initiatives from their President Kurt Erickson. Info: www.wrap.org and www.soberride.com

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Jenni Chase (iHeart) talked with Cheryl Leahy, Executive Director of Animal Outlook, about their work exposing animal cruelty and, in honor of October being Vegetarian Month, how to embrace a plant-based diet. Info: https://animaloutlook.org/

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