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FEMA Prepares for Hurricane Milton While Continuing to Mobilize Federal Resources for Helene Survivors

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October 9, 2024
Climate Change, Disaster Response, Find Food, Hunger In America
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Federal support for survivors of Hurricane Helene has now surpassed $210 million, reflecting the Biden-Harris Administration’s commitment

Let’s Celebrate Farm to School Month!

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October 1, 2024
Events, Find Food, Hunger In America, Nutrition
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At Watkins Elementary in Washington, D.C., students are learning that cooking and gardening can be powerful tools for better nutrition

New CEO of NJ’s Largest Food Bank Is Quick Study

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September 21, 2024
Find Food, Food Bank Support, Hunger In America, Nutrition
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Just over a year into her leadership role at the Community Food Bank of New Jersey (CFBNJ), Elizabeth McCarthy has quickly adapted

FarmsSHARE: North Carolina’s Food Systems Promote Security and Justice

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September 8, 2024
Agriculture, Find Food, Food As Medicine, Hunger In America, State
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FarmsSHARE, an initiative led by the Carolina Farm Stewardship Association (CFSA), is working to reshape food systems across North Carolina

CHiPS: Combating Food Insecurity and Homelessness Over Five Decades

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August 19, 2024
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ANNOUNCEMENT from our friends at CHIPS: As our lines grow longer each day, our soup kitchen is running out of sandwiches on a daily basis. We need your help to provide sandwiches to our hungry guests! Please drop-off sandwiches to CHiPS at 200 Fourth Avenue between 9am-11am Mondays through Saturdays. We are asking for the following types of sandwiches: turkey and cheese, ham and cheese, egg salad, tuna salad, chicken salad, and peanut butter and jelly.

Expanding ‘Food is Medicine’ Beyond Medically Tailored Meals

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August 14, 2024
Federal, Find Food, Food As Medicine, Hunger In America, SNAP
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When the concept of “Food is Medicine” is mentioned, most people think of medically tailored meals or produce prescriptions designed to address the nutritional needs of patients with acute health conditions. However, according to a recent report by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), the scope of “Food is Medicine” should be broadened to include the nation’s largest nutrition assistance program—SNAP.