“This Is A $6 A Day Fight”: Rep. Angie Craig Sounds the Alarm on SNAP Cuts and the Future of the Farm Bill
At a time of rising hunger, political instability, and growing pressure on federal safety net programs, Rep. Angie Craig (D–MN) delivered a forceful and deeply personal address at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference. Speaking as the top Democrat on the House Agriculture Committee, Craig offered a sobering warning: proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) and other anti-hunger …
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National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference
The National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, sponsored by the Food Research & Action Center, and in cooperation with the National CACFP Forum, will be held May 4–6, 2025, in Washington, D.C. at the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Over a thousand anti hunger advocates will join together from across the country to attend content rich sessions, learn legislative best practices, explore innovative advocacy methods, …
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Consumer Federation of America : 48th Annual National Food Policy Conference
Tuesday, March 11th, 2025 9:00 am : Keynote Address | Unraveling the Mechanisms of Ultra Processed Foods SpeakerKevin Hall, National Institutes of Health Download Presentation Concurrent Session 2: Overcoming Conflicts of Interest Amidst growing skepticism with experts and institutions generally, nutrition and food policy research has come under increasing scrutiny. Critics have cited research funding and consulting fees for nutritionists …
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New York Yankees Host 30th Annual Holiday Food Drive
The New York Yankees are set to host their 30th Annual Holiday Food Drive on Wednesday, December 4, 2024, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
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The Earthshot Prize 2024
We face our greatest challenge; to regenerate the place we all call home in the next ten years. We believe in the power of human ingenuity
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Arrell Food Summit 2024
The Arrell Food Summit is a signature annual event that brings together agri-food leaders and experts to network, exchange ideas
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Let’s Celebrate Farm to School Month!
At Watkins Elementary in Washington, D.C., students are learning that cooking and gardening can be powerful tools for better nutrition
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Climate Forward 2024
At the New York Times “Climate Forward” event held on September 25, 2024, global leaders, activists, scientists, and policymakers gathered
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City Harvest Hits a Home Run with Food Drive Initiatives
City Harvest, one of New York City’s largest food banks, is taking a multifaceted approach to food drives, aiming to engage as many New Yorkers
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New York State Fair Butter Sculpture Repurposed into Clean Energy
The 56th Annual Butter Sculpture at the New York State Fair, a massive 800-pound creation, has come down, but rather than going
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