Price Chopper | Market 32 Kicks Off Initiative to Aid Regional Food Banks
Price Chopper/Market 32 has launched a campaign called “Fill A Glass with Hope/ Fill a Plate with Promise ” in collaboration with the Northeast
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The Forum for Farmers and Food Security Actively Funds Next Generation of Food Producers
Forum for Farmers and Food Security believes it is imperative to prioritize food and agriculture systems and recognize their potential to address
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Rising Demand at Food Banks Pushes Advocates to Urge Maine for Renewed SNAP Benefits
Advocates for low-income households in Maine are urging state lawmakers to temporarily reinstate a federal program that provided expanded benefits
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“Not a Panacea”: Food Banks Gear Up for Grocery Sales Tax Holiday
From August to October, residents of Tennessee will benefit from a suspension of the average 4% sales tax on food and food items, per the
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Research Reveals Almond Milk Yogurt Outperforms Dairy in Nutrition
A study led by a University of Massachusetts Amherst Food Science major compared the nutritional values of plant-based and dairy
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Berkeley Eatery Offers Complimentary Meals to the Hungry with No Strings Attached
Homemade Cafe in southwest Berkeley stands out from classic American diners by operating on a unique business model: providing free meals
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Which Distribution Strategy Works Best for Food Banks?
Food banks have varying strategies for distributing food and there is no general consensus on the best approach. Some food banks continue to use mass
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Congressman Morgan McGarvey of Ky. Proposes Bill to Address Student Hunger
Congressman Morgan McGarvey, representing Kentucky’s 3rd District, has introduced his inaugural bill to ensure that no child goes hungry.
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USDA Approves D-SNAP for Disaster Stricken Regions in Arkansas
In a recent announcement, the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) unveiled its Disaster Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (D-SNAP) to aid low-income residents of three Arkansas counties—Cross, Lonoke, and Pulaski—who have been grappling with the aftermath of tornadoes and severe storms since March 31, 2023. Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack emphasized that approximately 1,600 households, which might not typically qualify under regular …
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How Rest Enhances Our Sustainability Strategy
The sustainability of food banks and pantries is being questioned, as funders often ask how they will continue their work once funding runs out.
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