ND: Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Thursday, September 19, 2024
Nutrition takes a seat at the doctor's office in underserved areas
September is Hunger Action Month. In North Dakota, it isn't just food banks trying to help underserved populations get nutritious items. Health …
ND farmers: It's déjà vu as Farm Bill deadline inches closer
Congress is back from recess and lawmakers are hearing from producers about getting a new Farm Bill passed with the latest deadline looming…
ND hunger-relief orgs play role in reducing carbon emissions
A new report said food banks across the globe are helping to significantly decrease carbon emissions and localized efforts are taking shape in North D…
ND encourages more signups for kids' summer meal program
Some North Dakota leaders believe healthy food is part of what is needed to help all kids achieve better outcomes and they hope low-income families si…
For some families, paying with plastic is a lifeline at the grocery store
North Dakota is in the top half of states for average weekly grocery bills and a new national report detailed how consumer debt is bridging the gap fo…
Expert: Healthy diet doesn't have to be a lofty, expensive goal
March is National Nutrition Month, and North Dakotans are being reminded of ways to better manage their health through personalized diet plans …
ND Farming Community Joins Push for Jumpstart on Farm Bill Talks
North Dakota farmers and fellow producers from around the country are in Washington, D.C., this week, calling on Congress to prioritize the soon-to-…
Starting the School Year Right: Relief Options for Kids in Low Income Settings
The start of a new school year can bring added stress to families, especially those experiencing poverty. In North Dakota, community-level …
Raw Milk Gets Foot in the Door in ND, But Health Risk Warnings Remain
North Dakota has joined the raw-milk movement. The state now allows limited sales of the product, and officials are urging caution for consumers who …
ND Community Garden Gets Growing for Refugees
As the summer season continues, refugees who have resettled in the Fargo area are watching their vegetables and fruit grow in a new community garden…
In ND Food Desert, Town Gets Funds for 'Self-Service' Grocery Store
In recent years, North Dakota's smaller towns have seen at least 15% of their grocery stores disappear. That's prompted a flurry of action, including …
Policy Experts 'Look Under the Hood' for Child Well-Being in ND
An annual report measuring child well-being in the U.S. said several benchmarks have worsened. States like North Dakota fared better in the overall …