VA: Hunger/Food/Nutrition
Friday, April 26, 2024
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 …
VA group helps SNAP/EBT users afford fresh foods
During National Nutrition Month, groups like Virginia Fresh Match are providing people with healthy fresh food options. Since 2009, the coalition of …
Surveys: Families' food insecurity grows ahead of Thanksgiving
New surveys find food insecurity has risen in Virginia and across the U.S. No Kid Hungry's survey finds more than half of families in Virginia said …
Report: VA, US Children Need Better Health Supports
A new annual report found children in Virginia and across the U.S. need better health support. The Annie E. Casey Foundation's Kids Count Data Book …
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 …
Ending Emergency SNAP Benefits Impacts VA Families
Starting this week, emergency allotments for SNAP benefits will end as pandemic programs conclude. All SNAP households received an extra $95 a …
Farmers Adapting to Industry Changes
Farmers are adapting to numerous shifts in their industry, ranging from price hikes to the effects of climate change. A big change for agribusiness …
Can Municipal Canneries Make a Comeback?
It's that time of year when kitchens are bubbling over as home gardeners preserve their bounty. But there was a time when homegrown produce could be …
Virginia Fundraiser Builds Support for New Petersburg Farm
A fundraising effort is underway for a new community farm in Petersburg. The Central Virginia Agrarian Commons aims to raise about $137,000 to …
Virginia's Rural Mothers Face Long-Standing Access Issues for Infant Formula
Over the past several months, parents across Virginia and the country have struggled to find baby formula, particularly in rural communities…
Virginia Food Banks Seek Support Amid High Inflation, Supply-Chain Issues
Virginia's food banks are facing a perfect storm of issues. High inflation for everyday goods is driving up food costs for lower-income families…
Food Insecurity, Mental Health are Challenges for VA College Students
Community college students in Virginia still face food insecurity a year after survey data shows the COVID pandemic created greater challenges due to …