City Harvest Kicks Off Hunger Action Month
City Harvest has launched Hunger Action Month, joining forces with various partners to raise awareness and tackle food insecurity
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As States Increasingly Offer No-Cost School Meals, Advocates Urge for a National Policy
In St. Paul, Minnesota, Amber Lightfeather breathes a sigh of relief as her children head back to school post Labor Day; mealtime concerns are off the
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NYC’s Landmark Delivery Worker Wage Policy Hits Legal Snag
In a significant move by New York City’s leadership, Mayor Eric Adams has introduced a mandate to establish a minimum wage for those employed
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New York City’s Composting Mandate: What You Should Expect
Starting October 2, 2023, Brooklyn residents joined New York City’s ambitious curbside composting program, designed to
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Vermont Agriculturists Advised to Record Flood-Related Crop Damages
In the wake of devastating floods that rocked Vermont a fortnight ago, state and federal authorities on Monday encouraged farmers to
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Mississippi Farms Settle Unpaid Wages to Black Workers
JACKSON, Miss. — Investigations by the U.S. Labor Department have revealed that 44 farms in Mississippi have been paying higher
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Agriculture Workforce Receives $262M Boost from USDA Initiative
U.S. Department of Agriculture Invests in Higher Education for Diverse Agricultural Professionals
WASHINGTON – The U.S. Departmen
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Gov. Reynolds Enacts Legislation Altering SNAP Benefit Criteria
In a flurry of activity, Iowa Governor Kim Reynolds concluded the 2023 legislative session by signing a total of 65 bills into law on Thursday afternoon.
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Georgia Residents at Risk of Weeks Without Meals Due to SNAP Application Delays
Georgia has faced a troubling trend of delays at the Department of Human Services, raising concerns among locals who rely on assistance programs.
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Alabama Legislature Reduces Grocery Tax After Decade Long Efforts
WASHINGTON – The Biden administration has initiated a groundbreaking pilot program designed to remedy workforce challenges and bolster the
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