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US Food for Peace is critical to American foreign policy | Opinion


US Food for Peace is critical to American foreign policy | Opinion

On 17 June 1963 NewsweekThe cover story of highlighted world hunger and America’s primary tool for fighting hunger: Food for Peace. This noble government humanitarian program sent America’s surplus food abroad to starving countries. Food for Peace became a major part of American foreign policy, offering life and hope to those in need in comparison […]

Increase in domestic violence calls, murder rates and food shortages in Hamilton Co. | Local News


Increase in domestic violence calls, murder rates and food shortages in Hamilton Co. | Local News

The Hamilton Counted report for the second quarter of 2024 shows a dramatic increase in calls for domestic violence, homicide and the need for emergency food packages compared to previous years, as well as a significant decrease in fatal overdoses. The report provides the latest statistics and figures on crime, overdoses and food insecurity in […]

Chattanooga Area Food Bank supports families in need during school year | Local News


Chattanooga Area Food Bank supports families in need during school year | Local News

With schools closing their doors every weekend, some children might miss out on meals if it weren’t for nonprofits like the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. Thousands of children in the US state of Tennessee are affected by food insecurity and the number continues to rise. The Chattanooga Area Food Bank offers programs to ensure students […]