UT: Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Monday, September 16, 2024
As USDA announces field trials for bird flu, UT veterinarian expects long process
The U.S. Department of Agriculture has approved field trials for bird flu vaccines among cattle, but one Utah State veterinarian says to his …
Utah Food Bank opens two pantries on Navajo Nation
Utah Food Bank is expanding in San Juan County, and has announced the opening of two new pantries that will help support residents of the Navajo …
Utahns lace up on Thanksgiving Day to fight hunger
Today, nearly 4,000 Utahns are lacing up their running shoes and putting on a costume for the Utah Food Bank's 18th annual Utah Human Race. Ginette …
UT Excels in Child Well-Being, But Parents Struggle with Child Care Costs
Utah ranks second in the country for overall child well-being, moving up from last year's fourth-place ranking in the annual Kids Count Data Book…
Utah Food Bank Southern Distribution Center Expands as Need Increases
The need for emergency food in Utah's six southernmost counties is on the rise, so Utah Food Bank is expanding its Southern Distribution Center in St…
UT Food Bank Receives $100K for Culturally Responsive Foods
Utah Food Bank has received funding for distributing what it calls more "culturally responsive" foods. The $100,000 dollar grant from KeyBank will …
Utahns Call on Congress to Expand Child Tax Credit
Utahns are calling on Congress to expand the Child Tax Credit and say it should be a priority in a year-end tax package. The debate comes as …
Utah Food Bank Braces for Challenging Holiday Season
The Utah Food Bank is responding to what it calls record levels of need for food assistance across the state. Lingering economic effects of COVID-19 …
Avian Flu Takes Big Toll on UT Turkey Farms
About 700,000 turkeys across 18 Utah farms have to be euthanized following an outbreak of the avian flu. Bailee Woolstenhulme, public information …
UT Group Urges Congress to Reinstate Child Tax Credit Payments
When families began receiving expanded Child Tax Credit payments during the pandemic, the extra family income lifted almost four-million children out …
Inflation Brings Higher Demand, Fewer Supplies for Utah Food Pantries
During the pandemic, food pantries were a lifeline for thousands of Utah families experiencing hard times. Rising inflation, however, is making it …
Utah Ranks 4th Among States in Survey on Children's Well-Being
An annual report on children's well-being rates Utah among the best in the country, but advocates warn it also pointed to a growing mental-health …