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Brooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

With demand for food assistance rising, CHiPS receives federal funding to expand mobile food pantry program * Brooklyn Paper

U.S. Rep Dan Goldman secured $250,000 federal funding to expand CHiPS mobile food pantry program. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
Education

A fifth grader's fundraiser cleared his school of meal debt. It named an award for him

An 11-year-old boy raised over $7,000 to pay off school lunch debts in his district, highlighting the issue of meal debt in schools. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | A new report on poverty challenges both Liberals and Conservatives | CBC News

Both Liberals and Conservatives face challenges in addressing poverty in Canada, with poverty rates fluctuating despite past progress. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Army of volunteers packs healthy food to help fight summer hunger in children | CBC News

Hundreds of thousands of Canadian children rely on school meal programs for consistent healthy food, especially during the summer when these programs are not available. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Business

More Americans are hungry due to rising food costs-but many don't qualify for aid

Hungry people face a $33.1 billion shortfall, with rising hunger due to high food prices and lack of qualification for aid. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

City Harvest: Drop off food at NYPD, FDNY for increasing number of hungry kids

City Harvest in NYC requests help to support food pantries due to increased demand during the pandemic. [ more ]
Brooklyn Paper
2 weeks ago
Brooklyn

With demand for food assistance rising, CHiPS receives federal funding to expand mobile food pantry program * Brooklyn Paper

U.S. Rep Dan Goldman secured $250,000 federal funding to expand CHiPS mobile food pantry program. [ more ]
ABC7 San Francisco
2 weeks ago
Education

A fifth grader's fundraiser cleared his school of meal debt. It named an award for him

An 11-year-old boy raised over $7,000 to pay off school lunch debts in his district, highlighting the issue of meal debt in schools. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
3 weeks ago
Canada news

ANALYSIS | A new report on poverty challenges both Liberals and Conservatives | CBC News

Both Liberals and Conservatives face challenges in addressing poverty in Canada, with poverty rates fluctuating despite past progress. [ more ]
www.cbc.ca
1 month ago
Canada news

Army of volunteers packs healthy food to help fight summer hunger in children | CBC News

Hundreds of thousands of Canadian children rely on school meal programs for consistent healthy food, especially during the summer when these programs are not available. [ more ]
Fast Company
1 month ago
Business

More Americans are hungry due to rising food costs-but many don't qualify for aid

Hungry people face a $33.1 billion shortfall, with rising hunger due to high food prices and lack of qualification for aid. [ more ]
Brooklyn Eagle
1 month ago
Brooklyn

City Harvest: Drop off food at NYPD, FDNY for increasing number of hungry kids

City Harvest in NYC requests help to support food pantries due to increased demand during the pandemic. [ more ]
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www.france24.com
6 months ago
France politics

French connections - French food banks: Charities struggle with increase in demand

Food insecurity in France has tripled over the past decade, leading to an increased demand for food banks and charities.
Critics argue that the current system of food distribution in France needs to be reformed.
The French military rations system has been praised as an effective and efficient way to distribute food. [ more ]
www.france24.com
6 months ago
France politics

French connections - French food banks: Charities struggle with increase in demand

Food insecurity in France has tripled over the past decade, leading to an increased demand for food banks and charities.
Critics argue that the current system of food distribution in France needs to be reformed.
The French military rations system has been praised as an effective and efficient way to distribute food. [ more ]
www.berkeleyside.org
6 months ago
East Bay food

Food insecurity remains high in Berkeley. Here's where to find food banks and what they need

Food banks in Alameda County and Berkeley are experiencing high demand for food services, with longer lines and fewer federal resources.
The Alameda County Community Food Bank distributed over 60 million pounds of food between July and September, surpassing pandemic years.
Federal programs like the child tax credit and food assistance programs expired or were rolled back in 2022, leading to increased food insecurity. [ more ]
www.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
UK news

Cameron vows to put development back at heart' of Foreign Office

UK pledges to lead efforts to tackle global food insecurity
Food insecurity is described as a silent crisis that cannot be separated from other global crises [ more ]
BKReader
6 months ago
Environment

Op-Ed: Why Climate Change Will Leave Us Hungry

Rising temperatures from climate change will exacerbate food insecurity in New York City.
Livestock and crop production will be affected by global warming, leading to potential shortages in food supply.
Food deserts and poverty in NYC make the city vulnerable to climate-driven production issues. [ more ]
Dodger Blue
6 months ago
LA Dodgers

Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation & Mookie Betts Distribute Thanksgiving Meals In South L.A.

The Los Angeles Dodgers Foundation partnered with Mookie Betts and other organizations to host a Thanksgiving Grab and Go drive-thru in South L.A.
1,500 free meals were provided to the public on a first come, first serve basis
Mookie Betts and his foundation have been working to address food insecurity through the 50 Feeds LA Campaign [ more ]
www.theguardian.com
7 months ago
Public health

Paying in lives': health of billions at risk from global heating, warns report

The climate crisis will have a catastrophic effect on global health and survival unless action is taken to reduce global heating.
Heat-related deaths are increasing, dangerous bacteria are spreading, and food production is shrinking due to the climate crisis.
The world is moving in the wrong direction and needs to urgently reduce investment in fossil fuels. [ more ]
www.nytimes.com
1 year ago
World politics

African Leaders Talk Peace in Ukraine, as Missiles Explode Overhead

President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine and African leaders on a peace mission to Kyiv had testy exchanges on Friday on how to end the war with Russia, hours after Russian forces fired missiles at the capital while the African heads of government were there.The African leaders spoke of hope and dialogue after talking with Mr. Zelensky, but the Ukrainian leader ruled out peace talks until Moscow withdraws its troops from occupied territory, and he called for Russia to be frozen out diplomatically.
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