Town Square: Micro Loans for Food Sustainability

So who needs a micro loan? Maybe you do if the bank said no. Or maybe you;ve given a few dollars here and there to help an organization help someone achieve a measure of self sufficiency. Denise Albano is half of Food for Thought. She and her business partner, Patti Chang, offer micro loans to deserving individuals who can't qualify for a bank loan. There is a catch- the loans must be for food sustainability. Both women and Dr. Tin Myaing Thein executive director of the Pacific Gateway Center, often called one of the best community resources for immigrants.