December 2023 SNAP Payment Schedule and Key Updates
As the end of the year approaches, SNAP recipients should be aware of their December 2023 payment schedules and recent updates
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Randy Allison : ALTER X Co.
Randy, born in 1971 in New York City, is a Generation X member and the oldest son of Mussy and Pop Pop. His background is a unique blend of Chicken Adobo and Presbyterian potlucks, a mix of Manila and Madison Avenue. In 1980, the Allison family, including Randy, relocated to Southern California in their 1976 Caprice Estate Station wagon, packed with wood-grain panels. Growing up under the smoggy skies of 1980s Los
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Data Sharing Is Key : Advancing ‘Food is Medicine’ Initiatives
The Bipartisan Policy Center recently unveiled a set of ten recommendations to advance the Food is Medicine movement, shedding
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From Landfill to Lifeline: States Redirect Food Waste
In Elmsford, New York, a change is unfolding in the grocery business, heralding a new era in food waste management and hunger relief.
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Navigating Economic Hardships: The Rise of “Pay What You Can” Farm Stands
As the United States grapples with twin challenges of food insecurity and soaring inflation, a new concept is taking root: “pay what you can”
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Dr. C Nicole Mason : Born Bright : A Young Girl’s Journey from Nothing to Something in America
Nothing to Something in America
Recently named one of the World’s 50 Greatest Leaders by Fortune Magazine, Dr. C. Nicole Mason is President/CEO Emeritus of the Institute for Women’s Policy Research (IWPR). Having stepped into this role in November 2019, Dr. Mason was the youngest person to lead one of the major think tanks in Washington, D.C.
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Gobble Gobble Give: A Thanksgiving Tradition
For over 25 years, Gobble Gobble Give has been a shining example of community spirit and generosity, transforming Thanksgiving into
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USDA Releases Mapping Tool to Aid Growers in a Changing Climate
The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s latest update to its “plant hardiness zone map,” released Wednesday for the first time in ten years, reveals
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The Rise of Community Hubs Among Food Pantries
Food banks are evolving beyond providing meals. They’re now becoming multifaceted hubs offering a suite of social services alongside
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Free Thanksgiving Dinners and Turkeys
How do I find a free Thanksgiving meal?
Free Thanksgiving meals or food boxes are available near you. Find your nearest food bank.
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