TEXARKANA, Arkansas (KSLA) – September is Hunger Action Month and Harvest Regional Food Bank in Texarkana is preparing. Harvest Regional is the official food bank of Feeding America, serving 12 counties in Arkansas and Texas. Those responsible hope that the coming weeks will see an increased community response in the fight against hunger. “For us, […]
URBANDALE, Iowa – The Urbandale Food Pantry hosted the 5th annual Pedal for the Pantry bike ride to raise awareness about the growing food insecurity in Iowa. This year, the ride began and ended at 2201 George Flagg Parkway. Once started, participants could choose four different routes, each offering a special tour of the Des […]
Before Taylor Swift’s July 14, 2023 concert in Denver, Aditi Desai, marketing director for the Food Bank of the Rockies, received an unusual call. The billionaire pop star wanted to donate tens of thousands of meals to the nonprofit organization – a philanthropic act that, much like her favorite songs, she repeats as she travels […]
PADUCAH — Empty Bowls was held on Saturday, August 24. The event raised money one bowl at a time to combat food insecurity. Funds were raised for the Community Kitchen’s efforts to provide food to people in the Paducah area. If you attended the Empty Bowls event on Saturday, these scenes may sound familiar: You […]
According to experts, black households pay disproportionately higher prices at the checkout on average than whites. PHOTO: ADOBE STOCK Banner Business is sponsored by the Boston Foundation If you’re wondering why you seem to have to take out a small loan to shop at the supermarket, you’re not imagining it. Food prices, which have skyrocketed […]
SOLVANG, Calif. – Veggie Rescue is finding that demand for its services exceeds supply. To date, the nonprofit organization supports at least 45 groups across the country. According to Judy Taggart, executive director of Veggie Rescue, 65 percent of these groups would like to receive food from Veggie Rescue more often as more people seek […]
by Izania Gonzalez Data presented by the Northwest Bronx Food Justice Coalition shows that one in four households in the Northwest Bronx is food insecure. According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States, food insecurity occurs when an individual lacks access to safe and nutritious food necessary for growth and development. Community […]
WEST FARGO – West Fargo Eats will host its next food drive on Thursday, August 15 at 4 p.m. Anyone in need of food assistance can come to the mobile food distribution center by car or on foot and receive fruit, vegetables, meat and other food items. Food is available at West Fargo Eats, 1402 […]
