Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Young farmers advocate for climate changes, face land-access issues
Young Farmers in Michigan hope the new Farm Bill will include key benefits regarding land access so they can continue to pursue farming passionately…
Tuesday, December 5, 2023
Land-access keeping young farmers from leading climate action
Young farmers in Missouri hope the new farm bill will include key benefits regarding land access so they can continue to pursue farming passionately…
Monday, December 4, 2023
Crohn's, Colitis Awareness Week puts focus on 'invisible disease'
This week is Crohn's and Colitis Awareness Week, shedding light on what some call an invisible disease. Crohn's disease and ulcerative colitis are …
Monday, December 4, 2023
New Mexico aims for 'no hungry holidays' by doubling donations
Just a few days into December, food bank demand is high while some warehouse shelves are lean, and in New Mexico, a matching donation program this …
Monday, December 4, 2023
Food banks, pantries address rising food insecurity during winter holidays
The number of people in Wyoming who don't know where their next meal will come from is on the rise, according to new U.S. Department of Agriculture …
TN families hit 'income cliff' when trying to get SNAP benefits
With the next Farm Bill stalled in Congress and rising food insecurity in Tennessee, advocacy groups say there's a pressing need to address a hurdle …
Beyond Diabetes Awareness Month: Tips for managing disease at home
November has been Diabetes Awareness Month - but heading into the holidays, people who are diabetic know they can't lose their focus on keeping it in …
NE has until Jan. 1 to opt in to food assistance for 150,000 children
Roughly one in eight Nebraskans who have experienced hunger is a child. The state has a chance to help their families afford groceries, but must 'opt …
Mexico's GM corn ban opens market for American farmers
Mexico has issued a ban on importing genetically modified corn from the U.S., potentially opening a new market for American farmers. Mexico is the …
Utahns lace up on Thanksgiving Day to fight hunger
Today, nearly 4,000 Utahns are lacing up their running shoes and putting on a costume for the Utah Food Bank's 18th annual Utah Human Race. Ginette …
MN food shelves navigate record high demand
The Thanksgiving holiday is here, as too many Minnesotans still struggle with food insecurity. New state support is on the way, but with record …
Alabama food bank tackles meal gaps crisis amid rising costs
As Thanksgiving approaches, some Alabama residents are facing a meal gap crisis, forcing people to choose between buying gas and medicine or putting …