Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
EBT 'skimming' on the rise, more Ohioans turn to food banks
The federal SNAP program allows nearly 1.3 million Ohio families to put food on the table -- but increasingly, when many recipients attempt to use …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
NH scientists: Plant-based oils in cow feed cut climate-altering methane emissions
New research from the University of New Hampshire could help dairy farmers increase profits while reducing their effect on the climate. Scientists …
Tuesday, May 7, 2024
School Lunch Heroes? Workers ask for respect via higher wages
School districts around Washington and elsewhere may have celebrated School Lunch Hero Day on Friday, a salute to cafeteria workers - but food …
Monday, May 6, 2024
'Food for All Oregonians' aims to extend food benefits to immigrants
Oregon advocates are shining a spotlight on hunger and related issues ahead of the fall elections. A recent report from the Immigrant Research …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Emergency avian flu safety guidelines begin this week in Michigan
Michigan farmers are responding to the new Avian Flu "Extraordinary Emergency" order from MDARD, Michigan's Department of Agriculture and Rural …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Federal findings stoke more debate about grocery profits
Wisconsinites don't spend as much on groceries compared with other states. However, consumer groups say shoppers everywhere are still feeling the …
Monday, May 6, 2024
Advocates address disparities for women in Missouri's health care system
Women, and particularly Black women, are disproportionately affected by strokes and other health conditions in Missouri. Keetra Thompson, a stroke …
Feds: Grocery chain profits soared during and after pandemic
Consumer groups are accusing major grocery retailers - like Amazon, Kroger and Walmart - of price gouging, both during and after the pandemic…
Breaking barriers for health equity with nutritional strategies
Missouri residents are gaining new insights into the powerful role of food in health care as experts and organizations advocate for a shift toward foo…
New program provides healthy summer meals for IN students
A new program in Indiana will ensure year-round access to nutritious meals for students statewide. The Summer Electronic Transfer program provides a …
New Farm Bill could provide climate-smart investments to VA farmers
The long-delayed Farm Bill could benefit Virginia farmers by renewing funding for climate-smart investments, but it's been held up for months in …
Advocates rally for 2025 summer EBT funding amid Alabama meal gaps
Alabama is one of 14 states opting out of the 2024 summer electronic benefit program. As summer rolls around, there will be no programs in place to …