Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Friday, September 22, 2023
IA small farm advocates call for less corporate land control
Rural advocates are supporting the Farmland for Farmers Act in Congress. It would restrict the amount of Iowa farmland large corporations can own…
Friday, September 22, 2023
Hunger Action Month finds NE food bank in "crisis mode"
It is Hunger Action Month, and a Nebraska organization fighting hunger said action is badly needed, at both the national and state levels. In a June …
Thursday, September 21, 2023
SD boosts outreach for WIC participation
South Dakota health leaders have said it can be a challenge to reach people eligible for a long-standing nutrition assistance program for at-risk new …
Harvest Celebration Marks Decades-Long Quest to Address Food Insecurity
This year's Food to Power Harvest Festival marks 10 years since Colorado Springs residents launched a food rescue project to get fruits and vegetables…
Oregonians in Need During Hunger Action Month
September is Hunger Action Month, and many Oregonians are struggling to get the food they need. At the organization's annual state of hunger …
WI Families Could See 'Double Whammy' From Budget Policies
Congress is again steeped in a looming budget crisis as lawmakers face a deadline to approve a new government spending plan. In Wisconsin, policy …
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-…
Many Texans May Be Unaware They're Eligible for SSI Benefits
Most people eligible for Social Security know what's required to access the program, but another federal program aimed at underserved communities …
Michigan Residents Pay Among Highest Water Bills in U.S.
Michigan water rates have surged more than 40% since 2010, and it is a trend that's expected to continue as cities and utilities work to upgrade …
New Mexico's Food Activists Shine Light on Hunger
The lines at hunger relief organizations are longer now as pandemic-related benefits have ended, but you can help your neighbors with grocery …
Lack of Volunteers Hurts WA Food Banks at Crucial Time
A shortage of volunteers is taking its toll on food banks in Washington state. Joe Gruber, executive director of the University District Food Bank …
Nutrition Program Would Expand Access to Healthy Foods in Rural Arkansas
September is Hunger Action Month, and an advocacy group is working to get legislation expanded to provide more healthy foods to people in rural …