Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Wednesday, May 18, 2022
Wyoming Food Bank to Distribute Water to Rawlins Residents
Water is a precious commodity in Wyoming and across the Mountain West, and the Wyoming Food Bank is headed to replenish supplies for Rawlins …
Tuesday, May 17, 2022
Ties Between Systemic Racism, Hunger on Ballot as Oregonians Vote
Oregon's primary election is today, and one of the issues affecting voters is systemic racism. Black, Indigenous and people of color suffer from …
Monday, May 16, 2022
Crisis of Child Care Affordability Affects OR Voters
Oregonians are casting their ballots for Tuesday's primary election. One issue affecting many voters is access to child care. Courtney Helstein…
Farmworkers Rights a Ballot Issue as OR Primary Approaches
Ballots are due for Oregon's primary election on Tuesday, and one key issue for voters is the rights of workers who grow the state's food. …
Fed Funds for Small MT Meat Processors Fend off Industry Consolidation
Small Montana meat processors are on the front lines against the large companies that control the industry. Funding from the American Rescue Plan is …
Baby Formula Shortage Hits Low-Income, Rural Communities Hard
The baby-formula shortage is hitting Michigan families hard, especially those who live in rural areas, are low-income or have kids with digestive or …
Baby Formula Shortage a 'Very Dire' Situation for Ohio Families
The nationwide shortage of baby formula has many Ohio families scrambling to feed their little ones. Just a couple of months after a baby-formula …
UT Letter Carriers Help 'Stamp Out Hunger' with Food Collections
Utahns can expect their mail to be delivered as usual this Saturday but with a catch. Your letter carrier will be asking for something in return - a …
Letter Carriers 'Stamp Out Hunger' Campaign Returns After COVID Hiatus
Mail carriers across New Mexico are gearing-up for the "2022 Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive" this Saturday, May 14. The National Association of Letter …
Durham Food Bank Expands Offerings of Culturally Appropriate Fare
A food pantry serving immigrant families in the Triangle is bracing for an uptick in demand driven by the highest levels of inflation in decades…
For Hunger Action Week, Advocates Press for More Funding
It's Hunger Action Week, and activists are asking lawmakers to use California's wealth for the people's health - and harness the budget surplus to …
Charleston Food Truck to Provide Daily Meals to Those in Need
American Rescue Plan funds will help bring a new food truck to the streets of Charleston, providing free hot meals to the region's most vulnerable …