In Humboldt County, low wages are leading to high rates of poverty and greater enrollment in the state food program CalFresh. Jefferson Public Radio’s Jane Vaughan reports.

In Humboldt County, low wages are leading to high rates of poverty and greater enrollment in the state food program CalFresh. Jefferson Public Radio&rsquo;s Jane Vaughan reports.

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Humboldt County's Low Wages Lead to Higher Enrollment in CalFresh Food Program

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