NC: Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Farm Bill could help food banks across North Carolina
In a state where nearly 11% of households face food insecurity, North Carolina's food banks are grappling with an urgent problem. The nonprofit …
Post-holiday diets can impact heart health
Diet and exercise ads may be all your social media feed is filled with in January, however, resolutions to maintain balance are best for the heart…
Organización no lucrativa lucha contra hambre en un antiguo campus de fundadores en NC
Justo a tiempo para las vacaciones, dos graduadas de la Universidad Estatal A-&-T de Carolina del Norte están tomando una posición contra …
Nonprofit fights hunger on founders' former NC campus
Just in time for the holidays, two North Carolina A&T State University graduates are taking a stand against hunger among college students, and making …
North Carolina university works to fight food insecurity on campus
More than 1 million North Carolinians, including college students, are grappling with food insecurity. Recognizing the urgent need, schools like …
Youth-Led Nonprofit Works to Transform Rural NC Health, Wellness
Rural areas in North Carolina have long been grappling with limited access to services, from health care to internet access, and a unique nonprofit …
Dueling Reports about Aspartame Leave Consumers Confused
Recent news headlines about the possible cancer risks from using the common artificial sweetener aspartame might have alarmed people who eat and drink…
Report Highlights NC Needs for More & Better Child Care
Families in North Carolina are in critical need of more and better child care options, according to the latest Kids Count Data Book, released today …
NC Food Banks Noting Increasing Demand After SNAP Benefit Reductions
With the end of SNAP emergency allotments, North Carolina hunger advocates are noting increased demand on food banks. In 2022, more than 1.5 million …
Hydroponic Farm Boosts Healthy Eating, Special-Needs Jobs at NC University
William Peace University is teaming up with Produce Purpose, a nonprofit organization, to install a hydroponic farming operation on campus. The new …
NC Minorities Receive Less Treatment for Eating Disorders
As part of National Eating Disorders Awareness Week, specialists are calling for additional funding, research and resources for people affected by …
Children’s Dental Health Month: Tooth Decay Warning Signs Explained
More than 20% of U.S. children 2 to 5 years old, and 52% of children 6 to 8 have dental cavities - according to a report published last year in the …