Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Friday, March 24, 2023
New Reports Outline Need for Healthier Eating Habits
Two recent reports take aim at improving health across the United States and the world. A report from the World Health Organization found that the …
Friday, March 24, 2023
Some Ohio Kids Being Denied Lunch When They Can’t Pay
School nutrition providers told Ohio lawmakers this week they're tired of hounding parents for school lunch money when their child's account accrues d…
Thursday, March 23, 2023
March is 'School Breakfast Month' in Arkansas
Better health and educational outcomes are being touted as Arkansans recognize March as School Breakfast Month. Research has proven providing …
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Ag Research Community Urges Congress to Avoid Farm Bill Delays
The U.S. Farm Bill is up for reauthorization, and Congress faces calls to avoid any delays so certain programs can keep helping farmers and consumers …
Thursday, March 23, 2023
Study Finds High Food Insufficiency Rates Among LGBTQ+ New Englanders
A new study from the University of New Hampshire found New England's LGBTQ+ residents experience higher rates of food insufficiency, the measure of …
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
Report: Chain 'Dollar Stores' Harmful Communities
Dollar-store chains are rapidly growing across the country, with more locations than McDonald's, Starbucks, Target and Walmart combined, according to …
Wednesday, March 22, 2023
50th Nutrition Month: Introducing Healthy Foods to Picky Eaters
This March marks the 50th anniversary of National Nutrition Month. Making sure children eat healthy can be tricky. Chuck Larimer, an elementary …
Report: Denver Mayoral Candidates Off the Mark on Homeless Crisis
Advocates for people experiencing homelessness are pushing back against proposals by several Denver mayoral candidates who are including forced mental…
Report: Fewer Kentucky Kids Receiving School Meals
Preliminary data shows schools are serving fewer meals than they did last year, largely due to the end of nationwide pandemic-era waivers which …
Recipients Prepare for Big Drop in CalFresh Benefits
CalFresh benefits are set to plummet for almost five million people in the state starting in a few weeks - as the emergency COVID increase expires…
SNAP Benefits Drop as Food Prices Soar
As the cost of groceries continues to soar, SNAP benefits boosted to help families during the pandemic are back to pre-COVID levels. Even with …
Proposed USDA Rule Change Would Limit Use of 'Product of USA' Labels
A proposal by the U.S. Department of Agriculture would change the rules on what foods can be labeled "Product of USA." Current regulations allow …