Food Insecurity

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6:50am Nov 28, 2019

National National Health & Safety

'Food Pharmacies' In Clinics: When The Diagnosis Is Chronic Hunger

by Blake Farmer

It's hard to manage chronic conditions without a steady source of healthy food. That's why health care providers are setting up food pantries — right inside hospitals and clinics.

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6:12pm Nov 14, 2019

National National Politics & Government Health & Safety Education

Activists Protest USDA Changes That Threaten Free School Lunch

by Maria Godoy

Activists delivered a petition with 1.5 million signatures to the agency in an effort to stop a rule change that would end automatic enrollment in free school lunch for nearly 1 million kids.
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7:00am Oct 27, 2019

National National Health & Safety

Detroit Entrepreneurs Fight Food Insecurity With Lessons Of The Past

by Brittany Hutson

In 1968, a survey found that African Americans paid more money for lower-quality groceries and struggled for access to fresh food, among other inequalities. Today, those same battles persist.
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4:56pm Sep 04, 2019

National National Health & Safety

Fewer U.S. Households Are Going Hungry. But Cuts In Food Aid Loom

by Pam Fessler

Some 14 million U.S. households are struggling to get enough to eat — a return to pre-recession levels. The USDA data comes as the Trump administration proposes tightening eligibility for food aid.
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7:00am Jun 30, 2019

National National Health & Safety

OPINION: Being Hungry In America Is Hard Work. Food Banks Need Your Help

by Tamara Gane

Even with visits to the local pantry, many families struggle to get enough to eat, as writer Tamara Gane knows first-hand. Food banks say rethinking our donations could help them stretch their money.
7:00am Apr 10, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety

Think Orange Campaign Receives Boost In Fighting Hunger

by David Ford

According to a recent study by Feeding America—a nationwide network of more than 200 food banks—North Carolina ranks among the 10 worst
4:08pm Jan 10, 2019

Health & Safety Health & Safety News

City Of Greensboro Mourns, Applauds Renaissance Community Co-op

The City of Greensboro is marking the end of a community-owned food store.
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4:58pm Jun 19, 2018

Health & Safety Health & Safety

The Food Insecurity Of North Korea

by Paul Chisholm

Agricultural scientists and aid representatives believe the country is still unable to feed all its population. Why is that the case?
3:24pm Jun 13, 2018

Education Education

Winston-Salem/Forsyth County School District Hits The Road With Its Summer Meals Program

by Keri Brown

The large vehicle is hard to miss.

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12:10pm Apr 27, 2018

National National

Unauthorized Immigrants Shy Away From Signing Kids Up For Food Aid

by Esther Honig

Fearing deportation, some families eligible for SNAP would rather face food insecurity than risk enrolling in the program. Food pantries are stepping up to help unauthorized immigrants feel safe.
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4:21pm Apr 03, 2018

National National Health & Safety Education

Food, Housing Insecurity May Be Keeping College Students From Graduating

by Laurel Dalrymple

A new survey finds that many students at universities and community colleges are struggling to pay for basic needs — and that's hampering their ability to learn and complete their degrees.
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6:24pm Feb 25, 2018

Politics & Government Politics & Government Health & Safety

How Might Trump's Food Box Plan Affect Health? Native Americans Know All Too Well

by Maria Godoy

For some, the USDA's plan to deliver SNAP benefits as canned, shelf-stable food is painfully familiar. The agency has long given this type of aid to tribes, with devastating health effects.

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