The risk of hunger is a growing concern in the United States. According to the Sacramento Food Bank, which distributes essentials to more than 120 partner agencies across the county, food insecurity has risen dramatically in recent years– last year roughly 100,000 more people a month were in need of their food assistance services.  And as the holidays approach, many people are still looking for help. Dr. Suman Singha, board chair for Elk Grove Food Bank Services, joins Insight to talk about increasing levels of food insecurity, particularly among seniors, as well as the organization’s ongoing turkey drive, which runs through Friday, Nov. 17.

An estimated 4.2 million youth and young adults experience homelessness in the United States each year. The causes range from housing instability to family conflict, and youth homelessness can have lasting impacts on the rest of a person’s life. However, one local organization is looking to draw attention and help young at-risk members in their community. Elizabeth Sanchez, Director of Community Engagement at the Stockton nonprofit PREVAIL, talks about the services her organization provides to homeless youth, as well as its Nov. 16 Light Up the Night Mixer event at Weberstown Mall to raise awareness.

If your shopping list includes wine for the upcoming Thanksgiving holiday or an upcoming party, wine expert and New York Times bestselling author Rick Kushman joins us Insight with some helpful ideas to wow your crowd. We’ll learn about what kind of glassware works best with certain wines, and where to find the perfect bottle here in the Sacramento area to satisfy your budget and curiosity.