food-insecurity

Canada news

Nearly 23% of the Canadian population reported food insecurity in 2022 | CBC News

Nearly 9 million Canadians experienced food insecurity in 2022, showing a significant increase from the previous year. [ more ]

Fast Company

4 weeks 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 ]

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Canada news

Nearly 23% of the Canadian population reported food insecurity in 2022 | CBC News

Nearly 9 million Canadians experienced food insecurity in 2022, showing a significant increase from the previous year. [ more ]

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Brooklyn Eagle

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 ]

The Athletic

Food & drink

How the Miami GP's mountainous food surplus feeds the city and fights climate change

Food surplus from Formula One events can be rescued and donated to combat rising food insecurity in the United States. [ more ]

Nature

OMG science

Daily briefing: Grad students are going hungry on campus

Food insecurity is a significant issue in universities. [ more ]

#silicon-valley

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Food & drink

Santa Clara County's new food systems manager is looking to raise awareness about how everything is connected to food

The pandemic exposed flaws in Silicon Valley's food system. Santa Clara County aims to strengthen food economy, address food insecurity, and support local farmers. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

Education

Time is running out for San Jose students to get food benefits - San Jose Spotlight

College students experiencing food insecurity need to sign up for CalFresh within the next month before pandemic-era eligibility rules expire.The state-run nutrition program, formerly the Food Stamp program, will end two temporary rules for students on June 10 that made it easier for them to access assistance.

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Food & drink

Santa Clara County's new food systems manager is looking to raise awareness about how everything is connected to food

The pandemic exposed flaws in Silicon Valley's food system. Santa Clara County aims to strengthen food economy, address food insecurity, and support local farmers. [ more ]

San Jose Spotlight

Education

Time is running out for San Jose students to get food benefits - San Jose Spotlight

College students experiencing food insecurity need to sign up for CalFresh within the next month before pandemic-era eligibility rules expire.The state-run nutrition program, formerly the Food Stamp program, will end two temporary rules for students on June 10 that made it easier for them to access assistance.

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Nature

Education

Hunger on campus: why US PhD students are fighting over food

PhD students face food insecurity despite being at prestigious universities and measures are taken to address this, like food pantries and increased stipends. [ more ]

BKReader

NYC politics

New Poll Shows New Yorkers Struggling With Rising Food Prices

New Yorkers are facing a significant affordability crisis with rising food prices impacting their ability to afford groceries, leading to stress and food insecurity. [ more ]

#toronto

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Education

How this Thorncliffe Park school uses its hospitality program to feed students amid high food bank usage | CBC News

Food brings people together despite differences. [ more ]

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Canada news

100,000 people expected to turn to food charity for 1st time in Toronto this year, survey finds | CBC News

About 100,000 new individuals turning to food charities in Toronto.

30% increase in food charity demand in Toronto from the previous year. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Education

How this Thorncliffe Park school uses its hospitality program to feed students amid high food bank usage | CBC News

Food brings people together despite differences. [ more ]

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Canada news

100,000 people expected to turn to food charity for 1st time in Toronto this year, survey finds | CBC News

About 100,000 new individuals turning to food charities in Toronto.

30% increase in food charity demand in Toronto from the previous year. [ more ]

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www.mercurynews.com

2 months ago

East Bay (California)

With demand for food assistance sky-high, one Bay Area county is trying to shake a decade-long legacy of failing residents in need

Accessing CalFresh benefits in Alameda County can be challenging and delayed.

Delays in processing CalFresh applications in Alameda County have been a longstanding issue. [ more ]

Los Angeles Times

Los Angeles

Column: Cereal for dinner? It's one way to beat supermarket inflation

Seniors struggle with food insecurity and rising costs.

Some retirees resort to cost-cutting strategies like utilizing coupons and seeking bargains at stores. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Black Lives Matter

Sudan war threatens world's largest hunger crisis': WFP

Over 25 million people facing food insecurity in Sudan, South Sudan, and Chad due to ongoing war.

WFP warns that access to aid workers is limited, making it challenging to reach those in emergency hunger levels. [ more ]

#climate-change

euronews

Environment

Fighting gender inequality crucial to tackle climate crisis, says UN

Gender inequality impacts food insecurity and climate crisis.

Female-headed rural households are more affected by climate change. [ more ]

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Environment

Food insecurity, the forgotten crisis of COP28

Food production is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and is vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization has published a roadmap for combating food insecurity and climate change. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Toronto

ANALYSIS | No idea what's going on in Toronto's mayoral byelection? Here's a cheat sheet | CBC News

There are Torontonians who have been glued to city hall politics since John Tory resigned and triggered a mayoral byelection in February and there are Torontonians who haven't heard there's a byelection at all.This story's for the latter group and you should feel no shame about that because, for one thing, the sun's finally out again and life's already hectic enough in this city.

time.com

OMG science

The Scariest Part of the New UN Climate Report? What Scientists Can't Predict

The scariest part of a landmark new report on the science of climate change may be what scientists don't know.On Monday, the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the U.N.'s climatescience body, released the final volume in a series of reports outlining experts' latest understanding of the science of climate change.

Austin Monitor

Austin

Food plan committee balancing inflation worries against long-term needs - Austin Monitor

Thursday, January 19, 2023 by Chad Swiatecki
With food prices remaining persistently high as overall inflation levels continue to ease, the cost of food is likely to be one of many issues discussed in the coming weeks by the new group that will steer the creation of Austin's first-ever area food plan.

euronews

Environment

Fighting gender inequality crucial to tackle climate crisis, says UN

Gender inequality impacts food insecurity and climate crisis.

Female-headed rural households are more affected by climate change. [ more ]

www.france24.com

Environment

Food insecurity, the forgotten crisis of COP28

Food production is a major contributor to greenhouse gas emissions and is vulnerable to the effects of climate change.

The UN's Food and Agriculture Organization has published a roadmap for combating food insecurity and climate change. [ more ]

www.cbc.ca

Toronto

ANALYSIS | No idea what's going on in Toronto's mayoral byelection? Here's a cheat sheet | CBC News

There are Torontonians who have been glued to city hall politics since John Tory resigned and triggered a mayoral byelection in February and there are Torontonians who haven't heard there's a byelection at all.This story's for the latter group and you should feel no shame about that because, for one thing, the sun's finally out again and life's already hectic enough in this city.

time.com

OMG science

The Scariest Part of the New UN Climate Report? What Scientists Can't Predict

The scariest part of a landmark new report on the science of climate change may be what scientists don't know.On Monday, the International Panel on Climate Change (IPCC), the U.N.'s climatescience body, released the final volume in a series of reports outlining experts' latest understanding of the science of climate change.

Austin Monitor

Austin

Food plan committee balancing inflation worries against long-term needs - Austin Monitor

Thursday, January 19, 2023 by Chad Swiatecki
With food prices remaining persistently high as overall inflation levels continue to ease, the cost of food is likely to be one of many issues discussed in the coming weeks by the new group that will steer the creation of Austin's first-ever area food plan.

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Cooking

Cookbook launched to help families skipping meals in Barking and Dagenham

Aiming to help families facing food insecurity by providing recipes for nourishing, low-cost meals

Cookbook encourages confidence in cooking from scratch for individuals and families [ more ]

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Poorer families buying less fruit and veg as inflation bites

Low-income families are buying fewer fruits and vegetables due to financial constraints.

Food insecurity is a pressing issue affecting millions of adults and children in the UK. [ more ]

Independent.ie

Parenting

Four in 10 Irish parents skip meals or reduce portions so their children have enough to eat, new study shows

Food insecurity is worsening for families, with parents skipping meals or eating smaller portions to feed children.

More parents are sacrificing their own leisure, hobbies, children's activities, and medical costs to afford food. [ more ]

#initiatives

News

Education

Addressing food insecurity in students and postdocs

Food insecurity is a growing concern at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Initiatives like the Student Hardship Fund and Daily Dollar Deals aim to address food insecurity among students. [ more ]

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Austin

Central Texas Food Bank opens pantry for those impacted by food insecurity

AUSTIN, Texas Editors note: The video is from the Central Texas Food Bank distribution event from over the weekend.The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is helping Texans who are experiencing food insecurity by launching a onsite food pantry.The pantry will be stocked with a mix of fresh, shelf-stable food and CTFB's own grown produce.

News

Education

Addressing food insecurity in students and postdocs

Food insecurity is a growing concern at Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.

Initiatives like the Student Hardship Fund and Daily Dollar Deals aim to address food insecurity among students. [ more ]

www.kvue.com

Austin

Central Texas Food Bank opens pantry for those impacted by food insecurity

AUSTIN, Texas Editors note: The video is from the Central Texas Food Bank distribution event from over the weekend.The Central Texas Food Bank (CTFB) is helping Texans who are experiencing food insecurity by launching a onsite food pantry.The pantry will be stocked with a mix of fresh, shelf-stable food and CTFB's own grown produce.

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#food-pantry

BKReader

Education

Nourishing Hope: Brownsville Middle School Opens Food Pantry

Riverdale Avenue Middle School in Brownsville opened a food pantry and parent resource center on school grounds.

The pantry aims to fill critical gaps for a neighborhood with high poverty and food insecurity rates. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

Bronx food pantry empty for first time in 10 years, forcing them to turn families away

The Albanian American Open Hand Association (AAOHA) food pantry in the Bronx has been facing shortages for the past two weeks as the demand for food has doubled during the pandemic.

The pantry had to turn people away for the first time in 10 years, leaving many hungry New Yorkers with no access to food. [ more ]

BKReader

Education

Nourishing Hope: Brownsville Middle School Opens Food Pantry

Riverdale Avenue Middle School in Brownsville opened a food pantry and parent resource center on school grounds.

The pantry aims to fill critical gaps for a neighborhood with high poverty and food insecurity rates. [ more ]

New York Post

New York City

Bronx food pantry empty for first time in 10 years, forcing them to turn families away

The Albanian American Open Hand Association (AAOHA) food pantry in the Bronx has been facing shortages for the past two weeks as the demand for food has doubled during the pandemic.

The pantry had to turn people away for the first time in 10 years, leaving many hungry New Yorkers with no access to food. [ more ]

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#gaza

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Black Lives Matter

Is Israel using food deprivation as a war tactic?

More than half a million people in Gaza are facing catastrophic food insecurity amid Israel's assault on Gaza.

There is a concern that Israel may be using food deprivation as a tactic of war. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Famine in Gaza Is a Culmination of Israel's Long War on Palestine's Food System

Gaza is facing the highest levels of food insecurity ever recorded.

Israel's restrictions on food aid and attacks on the Palestinian food system have contributed to the crisis. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Black Lives Matter

Is Israel using food deprivation as a war tactic?

More than half a million people in Gaza are facing catastrophic food insecurity amid Israel's assault on Gaza.

There is a concern that Israel may be using food deprivation as a tactic of war. [ more ]

Truthout

Left-wing politics

Famine in Gaza Is a Culmination of Israel's Long War on Palestine's Food System

Gaza is facing the highest levels of food insecurity ever recorded.

Israel's restrictions on food aid and attacks on the Palestinian food system have contributed to the crisis. [ more ]

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#demand

www.standard.co.uk

London

Cost of living crisis: Food charities feeding London's hungry expect demand to rise in 2024

The Felix Project conducted a survey which revealed that 89% of community organisations they support expect to see an increased demand for food services.

Of the organisations surveyed, 83% are worried they will not be able to meet these demands and over 56% are concerned they may have to reduce the frequency of their services. [ more ]

www.berkeleyside.org

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.standard.co.uk

London

Cost of living crisis: Food charities feeding London's hungry expect demand to rise in 2024

The Felix Project conducted a survey which revealed that 89% of community organisations they support expect to see an increased demand for food services.

Of the organisations surveyed, 83% are worried they will not be able to meet these demands and over 56% are concerned they may have to reduce the frequency of their services. [ more ]

www.berkeleyside.org

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 ]

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New York Post

Chicago

Migrants scour trash for food as they live out of buses in Chicago

Hundreds of migrants in Chicago are living in buses as the city's shelter system struggles to accommodate them.

Migrants are resorting to digging through trash bins for food due to the lack of available resources. [ more ]

Gastropoda

11 years ago

NYC food

Hashtag Eat the Rich

Baking for a weekly free-lunch program at a neighborhood church has taught the author valuable lessons as an atheist.

Food giveaway programs have become more prevalent and necessary since Ronald Reagan's presidency. [ more ]

www.aljazeera.com

Black Lives Matter

Can we ever put an end to global hunger?

Despite producing enough food to feed the world's population, millions still go hungry every day.

The target of ending hunger by 2030 may not be reached due to declining aid funding and worsening food crises. [ more ]

Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Food & drink

To Reduce Carbon Emissions, Set Out a Fridge - Non Profit News | Nonprofit Quarterly

Community refrigerators have emerged as a creative response to food insecurity during the pandemic.

These refrigerators not only offer nonperishable food items but also fresh produce and reduce emissions. [ more ]

www.france24.com

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

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 ]

#food insecurity

www.independent.co.uk

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

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 ]

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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.independent.co.uk

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

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

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 ]

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www.nytimes.com

11 months 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.

#people

www.cbc.ca

Toronto

Food bank serves up BBQ with a side of civics to get out the vote in Toronto's byelection | CBC News

A Toronto food bank made getting out the vote a social occasion on Friday in a bid to encourage residents to exercise their democratic rights in the mayoral byelection.The free get-out-the-vote community barbecue, organized by the North York Harvest Food Bank and held in the ward of York South Weston, drew dozens.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Op-ed: What a Jewish archive can teach us about Ukrainians' experience

While I was standing in the Jewish archives in Warsaw, Poland, during a recent humanitarian trip to strengthen programs of protection and safety for refugees from Ukraine, time became quite circular - an evocation of William Faulkner's adage that "the past is never dead.It's not even past."

Mission Local

Mission District

Food Bank fears $0 in city funding for 2025

In an email sent to all employees of the SF-Marin Food Bank on Thursday, Executive Director Tanis Crosby said that Mayor London Breed has recommended curtailing funding for the Food Bank by 2025."For FY24, Mayor Breed has only allotted a total of $20 million in funding resources for all grocery programs - down from $30 million in FY23," reads the email, which is titled "Important Update - Mayor Breed does not prioritize food security in City budget."

www.cbc.ca

Toronto

ANALYSIS | Missed the 1st major Toronto mayoral debate? Here's when the candidates will square off again | CBC News

If you missed Monday's face off of some of Toronto's top polling candidates, this is your week: voters will have the chance to see the candidates go toe-to-toe in two more debates.The debates, set for Wednesday and Thursday, are likely to build on some of what was seen during Monday's debate at the Daily Bread Food Bank, which highlighted food insecurity among other major issues.

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Oxfam campaigners urge G7 leaders to act on East Africa famine

Oxfam has called on the G7 to take life-saving action over famine in East Africa, as campaigners protested in Trafalgar Square ahead of the summit in Japan on Friday.Demonstrators dressed up as G7 leaders including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US president Joe Biden wore oversized masks as they stood in front of six-feet-tall letters spelling famine.

www.cbc.ca

Canada news

Edmonton mall cashes in on alternative tenants to fight Canada-wide slump | CBC News

The mini stock cars of Radio Control Racers Edmonton are swerving down the track at their new storefront in the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre.The club is one of the unconventional tenants setting up shop in the shopping centre, which is counting on alternative attractions to fight slumping mall foot traffic numbers.

www.cbc.ca

Toronto

Food bank serves up BBQ with a side of civics to get out the vote in Toronto's byelection | CBC News

A Toronto food bank made getting out the vote a social occasion on Friday in a bid to encourage residents to exercise their democratic rights in the mayoral byelection.The free get-out-the-vote community barbecue, organized by the North York Harvest Food Bank and held in the ward of York South Weston, drew dozens.

Chicago Tribune

Chicago

Op-ed: What a Jewish archive can teach us about Ukrainians' experience

While I was standing in the Jewish archives in Warsaw, Poland, during a recent humanitarian trip to strengthen programs of protection and safety for refugees from Ukraine, time became quite circular - an evocation of William Faulkner's adage that "the past is never dead.It's not even past."

Mission Local

Mission District

Food Bank fears $0 in city funding for 2025

In an email sent to all employees of the SF-Marin Food Bank on Thursday, Executive Director Tanis Crosby said that Mayor London Breed has recommended curtailing funding for the Food Bank by 2025."For FY24, Mayor Breed has only allotted a total of $20 million in funding resources for all grocery programs - down from $30 million in FY23," reads the email, which is titled "Important Update - Mayor Breed does not prioritize food security in City budget."

www.cbc.ca

Toronto

ANALYSIS | Missed the 1st major Toronto mayoral debate? Here's when the candidates will square off again | CBC News

If you missed Monday's face off of some of Toronto's top polling candidates, this is your week: voters will have the chance to see the candidates go toe-to-toe in two more debates.The debates, set for Wednesday and Thursday, are likely to build on some of what was seen during Monday's debate at the Daily Bread Food Bank, which highlighted food insecurity among other major issues.

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Oxfam campaigners urge G7 leaders to act on East Africa famine

Oxfam has called on the G7 to take life-saving action over famine in East Africa, as campaigners protested in Trafalgar Square ahead of the summit in Japan on Friday.Demonstrators dressed up as G7 leaders including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and US president Joe Biden wore oversized masks as they stood in front of six-feet-tall letters spelling famine.

www.cbc.ca

Canada news

Edmonton mall cashes in on alternative tenants to fight Canada-wide slump | CBC News

The mini stock cars of Radio Control Racers Edmonton are swerving down the track at their new storefront in the Bonnie Doon Shopping Centre.The club is one of the unconventional tenants setting up shop in the shopping centre, which is counting on alternative attractions to fight slumping mall foot traffic numbers.

morepeople

#opportunity

Brownstoner

Brooklyn real estate

Tastes of Park Slope and Fifth Avenue Art Stroll This Weekend

Park Slope's 5th Avenue will once again be the place to be this Saturday as two events, Tastes of Park Slope and the Fifth Avenue Art Stroll, return for the second consecutive year.Visitors will have the opportunity to meander through the street to try some of the best food the neighborhood has to offer while also being able to browse the work of local artists and artisans down 5th Avenue between 1st and 3rd streets.

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Tastes of Park Slope returns on June 3 * Brooklyn Paper

File photo courtesy of the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID
Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Brooklyn for more local events - or submit your own!
Park Slope's Fifth Avenue will once again be the place to be this Saturday as two events, Tastes of Park Slope and the Fifth Avenue Art Stroll return for the second consecutive year.

Brownstoner

Brooklyn real estate

Tastes of Park Slope and Fifth Avenue Art Stroll This Weekend

Park Slope's 5th Avenue will once again be the place to be this Saturday as two events, Tastes of Park Slope and the Fifth Avenue Art Stroll, return for the second consecutive year.Visitors will have the opportunity to meander through the street to try some of the best food the neighborhood has to offer while also being able to browse the work of local artists and artisans down 5th Avenue between 1st and 3rd streets.

Brooklyn Paper

Brooklyn

Tastes of Park Slope returns on June 3 * Brooklyn Paper

File photo courtesy of the Park Slope Fifth Avenue BID
Search our comprehensive guide to things to do in Brooklyn for more local events - or submit your own!
Park Slope's Fifth Avenue will once again be the place to be this Saturday as two events, Tastes of Park Slope and the Fifth Avenue Art Stroll return for the second consecutive year.

moreopportunity

#performance

www.theguardian.com

Mental health

Pupils who used food banks in pandemic fared worse at GCSEs, study finds

1. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a grave impact on pupils in the UK, with a new study finding that more than double the number of students have had to access food banks compared to pre-pandemic times.
2. The impact of the pandemic on pupils is

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Pupils in families using food banks during pandemic received lower GCSE grades'

Pupils in families who reported using food banks during the pandemic received lower GCSE grades almost half a grade per subject on average, a report suggests.Negative financial experiences during the pandemic were also linked to poor mental health of young people and their parents, the research suggests.

Miami Food Pug

Miami food

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2023 - Miami Food Pug

If you need ideas for celebrating Cinco de Mayo this Friday, you've come to the right place.We've rounded up some of the best Cinco de Mayo events and promotions in Miami all in one spot.Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Loews Coral Gables Hotels' signature restaurant and bar, Americana Kitchen.Get festive at happy hour with specialty cocktails in partnership with Cincoro Tequila, live mariachis and delicious bites by Executive Chef Ricardo Jarquin.

Washington Post

Business

Analysis | When Will US Workers Get Paid Leave? Try 2035

Most wealthy countries provide workers with paid time off when they become parents, fall ill or need to care for loved ones.It's one of the great no-brainers of public policy: It benefits newborns, families and the entire economy.The US is a glaring exception.It could reap enormous gains by creating a national paid family leave program.

www.theguardian.com

Mental health

Pupils who used food banks in pandemic fared worse at GCSEs, study finds

1. The COVID-19 pandemic has had a grave impact on pupils in the UK, with a new study finding that more than double the number of students have had to access food banks compared to pre-pandemic times.
2. The impact of the pandemic on pupils is

www.independent.co.uk

UK news

Pupils in families using food banks during pandemic received lower GCSE grades'

Pupils in families who reported using food banks during the pandemic received lower GCSE grades almost half a grade per subject on average, a report suggests.Negative financial experiences during the pandemic were also linked to poor mental health of young people and their parents, the research suggests.

Miami Food Pug

Miami food

Where to Celebrate Cinco de Mayo 2023 - Miami Food Pug

If you need ideas for celebrating Cinco de Mayo this Friday, you've come to the right place.We've rounded up some of the best Cinco de Mayo events and promotions in Miami all in one spot.Celebrate Cinco de Mayo at Loews Coral Gables Hotels' signature restaurant and bar, Americana Kitchen.Get festive at happy hour with specialty cocktails in partnership with Cincoro Tequila, live mariachis and delicious bites by Executive Chef Ricardo Jarquin.

Washington Post

Business

Analysis | When Will US Workers Get Paid Leave? Try 2035

Most wealthy countries provide workers with paid time off when they become parents, fall ill or need to care for loved ones.It's one of the great no-brainers of public policy: It benefits newborns, families and the entire economy.The US is a glaring exception.It could reap enormous gains by creating a national paid family leave program.

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#organizations

www.cbc.ca

Toronto

Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast and lunch for Ontario students | CBC News

Advocacy groups, teachers' unions and food banks are calling on the Ontario government to provide a free breakfast and lunch program in schools across the province.In a letter to Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Children Minister Michael Parsa today, the collection of organizations say many children in Ontario are facing food insecurity that forces them to rely on food banks for their nutritional needs.

Los Angeles Times

California

Free food is available for students during the strike that will close LAUSD schools

With Los Angeles Unified schools likely to close Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday due to a strike, many parents might be left to wonder whether empty classrooms will lead to empty stomachs.The majority of LAUSD's 420,000 students come from low-income families - many of whom face food insecurity.Each day, the nation's second-largest school district provides hundreds of thousands of meals to those families.

www.nytimes.com

New York City

How to Watch the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade

The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade returns on Friday for the 262nd time since the tradition began in 1762.It is the parade's second year back after a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The parade, which, according to organizers, typically hosts around 250,000 marchers and attracts about two million spectators, will start at 11 a.m. at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street.

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New York City

How to Watch the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade

The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade returns on Friday for the 262nd time since the tradition began in 1762.It is the parade's second year back after a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The parade, which, according to organizers, typically hosts around 250,000 marchers and attracts about two million spectators, will start at 11 a.m. at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street.

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Austin

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) celebrates opening new permanent headquarters

AUSTIN, Texas On Thursday, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new permanent home in Central Austin.Last February, HAAM announced it had purchased a 7,134-square-foot office building at 3606 S. First Street.Present at the ribbon-cutting event Thursday were Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, HAAM CEO Paul Scott, HAAM Board Chair Emmett Beliveau and the organization's very first member, Troy Campbell, among others.

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Toronto

Advocates, teacher unions call for free school breakfast and lunch for Ontario students | CBC News

Advocacy groups, teachers' unions and food banks are calling on the Ontario government to provide a free breakfast and lunch program in schools across the province.In a letter to Education Minister Stephen Lecce and Children Minister Michael Parsa today, the collection of organizations say many children in Ontario are facing food insecurity that forces them to rely on food banks for their nutritional needs.

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California

Free food is available for students during the strike that will close LAUSD schools

With Los Angeles Unified schools likely to close Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday due to a strike, many parents might be left to wonder whether empty classrooms will lead to empty stomachs.The majority of LAUSD's 420,000 students come from low-income families - many of whom face food insecurity.Each day, the nation's second-largest school district provides hundreds of thousands of meals to those families.

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New York City

How to Watch the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade

The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade returns on Friday for the 262nd time since the tradition began in 1762.It is the parade's second year back after a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The parade, which, according to organizers, typically hosts around 250,000 marchers and attracts about two million spectators, will start at 11 a.m. at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street.

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New York City

How to Watch the New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade

The New York City St. Patrick's Day Parade returns on Friday for the 262nd time since the tradition began in 1762.It is the parade's second year back after a two-year hiatus caused by the coronavirus pandemic.The parade, which, according to organizers, typically hosts around 250,000 marchers and attracts about two million spectators, will start at 11 a.m. at Fifth Avenue and 44th Street.

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Austin

Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) celebrates opening new permanent headquarters

AUSTIN, Texas On Thursday, the Health Alliance for Austin Musicians (HAAM) hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony for its new permanent home in Central Austin.Last February, HAAM announced it had purchased a 7,134-square-foot office building at 3606 S. First Street.Present at the ribbon-cutting event Thursday were Austin Mayor Kirk Watson, HAAM CEO Paul Scott, HAAM Board Chair Emmett Beliveau and the organization's very first member, Troy Campbell, among others.

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Europe news

African leaders plan peace mission' to Russia and Ukraine.

JOHANNESBURG As South Africa faces increasing pressure over its close ties to Russia, the country's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, said on Tuesday that leaders from six African countries would visit Moscow and Kyiv on a peace mission in a bid to end the war in Ukraine.Mr. Ramaphosa said both President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine welcomed the initiative which includes Egypt, Zambia, Senegal, Uganda and the Republic of Congo in separate phone calls over the weekend.

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Education

It's hard to focus': Schools say American kids are hungry

America's schools say kids are hungry just as pandemic-era benefit programs have lapsed.There is growing concern about the effects on kids' ability to learn.Congress temporarily made school meals free to all American schoolkids, but since that ended last fall, the need has only seemed to grow.Soaring food prices are adding strains on families who are seeing reductions in multiple kinds of financial assistance.

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Fathers

Permanent Child Tax Credits Could Be A Dream Come True For Illinois Parents

Thanks to state lawmakers, families in Illinois may have a little extra cash soon in the form of a state-run child tax credit.The move is not without precedent.States across the country have worked to instate some sort of family tax credit since the dissolution of the federal Expanded Tax Credit in December 2021.

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US politics

U.S. to Challenge Mexican Ban on Genetically Modified Corn

WASHINGTON The Biden administration said on Monday that it would take initial steps toward challenging a ban that Mexico has placed on shipments of genetically modified corn from the United States, restrictions that have rankled farmers and threatened a profitable export.Mexico has planned to phase out the use of genetically modified corn, as well as an herbicide called glyphosate, by 2024.

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Europe news

African leaders plan peace mission' to Russia and Ukraine.

JOHANNESBURG As South Africa faces increasing pressure over its close ties to Russia, the country's president, Cyril Ramaphosa, said on Tuesday that leaders from six African countries would visit Moscow and Kyiv on a peace mission in a bid to end the war in Ukraine.Mr. Ramaphosa said both President Vladimir V. Putin of Russia and President Volodymyr Zelensky of Ukraine welcomed the initiative which includes Egypt, Zambia, Senegal, Uganda and the Republic of Congo in separate phone calls over the weekend.

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Education

It's hard to focus': Schools say American kids are hungry

America's schools say kids are hungry just as pandemic-era benefit programs have lapsed.There is growing concern about the effects on kids' ability to learn.Congress temporarily made school meals free to all American schoolkids, but since that ended last fall, the need has only seemed to grow.Soaring food prices are adding strains on families who are seeing reductions in multiple kinds of financial assistance.

Fatherly

Fathers

Permanent Child Tax Credits Could Be A Dream Come True For Illinois Parents

Thanks to state lawmakers, families in Illinois may have a little extra cash soon in the form of a state-run child tax credit.The move is not without precedent.States across the country have worked to instate some sort of family tax credit since the dissolution of the federal Expanded Tax Credit in December 2021.

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US politics

U.S. to Challenge Mexican Ban on Genetically Modified Corn

WASHINGTON The Biden administration said on Monday that it would take initial steps toward challenging a ban that Mexico has placed on shipments of genetically modified corn from the United States, restrictions that have rankled farmers and threatened a profitable export.Mexico has planned to phase out the use of genetically modified corn, as well as an herbicide called glyphosate, by 2024.

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Chalkbeat New York

Education

NYC public school families: At least $391 per child in food benefits is coming your way

Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization covering public education in communities across America.Sign up for Chalkbeat New York's free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC's public schools.New York City public school families, regardless of income, will soon receive a new allotment of food benefits of at least $391 per child, according state officials.

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UK news

Public agree that government should extend free school meals, exclusive poll reveals

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Eighty per cent of the public in England now believe the government should extend free school meals to all children in households receiving universal credit (UC), up from 72 per cent when we launched our Feed the Future campaign five months ago.

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UK news

Parents want healthy food discount to protect children's health, survey finds

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Parents want supermarkets to put special offers and discounts on healthy essential foods to protect children's health in the cost-of-living crisis, a survey has found.

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UK news

Rising tide of poverty undermining children's life chances' health visitors

The majority of health visitors are concerned that health and wellbeing threats faced by UK children will not be addressed if a problem was identified.Only 7% of health visitors in the UK felt confident that all families would be able to access the support they need if an issue was raised, according to a new poll.

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Education

NYC public school families: At least $391 per child in food benefits is coming your way

Chalkbeat is a nonprofit news organization covering public education in communities across America.Sign up for Chalkbeat New York's free daily newsletter to keep up with NYC's public schools.New York City public school families, regardless of income, will soon receive a new allotment of food benefits of at least $391 per child, according state officials.

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UK news

Public agree that government should extend free school meals, exclusive poll reveals

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Eighty per cent of the public in England now believe the government should extend free school meals to all children in households receiving universal credit (UC), up from 72 per cent when we launched our Feed the Future campaign five months ago.

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UK news

Parents want healthy food discount to protect children's health, survey finds

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Parents want supermarkets to put special offers and discounts on healthy essential foods to protect children's health in the cost-of-living crisis, a survey has found.

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UK news

Rising tide of poverty undermining children's life chances' health visitors

The majority of health visitors are concerned that health and wellbeing threats faced by UK children will not be addressed if a problem was identified.Only 7% of health visitors in the UK felt confident that all families would be able to access the support they need if an issue was raised, according to a new poll.

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Wellness

More Than Half of the World Will Be Obese By 2035, Report Says

Obesity has often been thought of as a problem of the developed world, with wealthy countries eating themselves into a state of ill-health with an abundance of ultraprocessed foods, and poorer ones more often suffering from food insecurity.But that's no longer true.According to a March report from the World Obesity Atlas (WOA), more than half of the global population51%, or over 4 billion peoplewill have obesity by 2035, and the condition will touch all regions and continents of the world.

Fatherly

Fathers

A Fourth State Just Announced Free Lunch For All Kids

Good news, Minnesotan public school students and parents.Governor Tim Walz just signed a new bill that guarantees every kid in public schools in the state can have breakfast and lunch, free of charge.Here's what you need to know."As a former teacher, I know that providing free breakfast and lunch for our students is one of the best investments we can make to lower costs, support Minnesota's working families, and care for our young learners and the future of our state," Minnesota Gov. Tim Walz said after signing the bill, according to KOAA News.

Bronx Times

Public health

Free clinic to expand South Bronx services with new Longwood facility - Bronx Times

The Bronx is last in New York state when it comes to health outcomes, and no region of the borough has wider health disparities than the South Bronx.Hoping to bridge health gaps in the borough's southern corridor, Community Healthcare Network (CHN) is set to expand services - which include no-cost dental, mental and physical health services - to a new 8,000-foot facility in September 2024.

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Left-wing politics

Kroger Has Allegedly Been Stealing Paychecks, and Warren and Sanders Are Seeking Answers

Workers have filed four lawsuits against Kroger for alleged wage theft in recent months.Sen. Bernie Sanders, right, listens as Sen. Elizabeth Warren speaks at the Ministers' Breakfast hosted by National Action Network and Rev. Al Sharpton on February 26, 2020, in North Charleston, South Carolina.Win McNamee / Getty Images Senators Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont) and Elizabeth Warren (D-Massachusetts) are demanding that Kroger, the U.S.'s largest supermarket brand, address reports of and lawsuits over " systemic and widespread errors " in the company's payroll system that labor advocates say have opened the door for the company to commit wage theft.

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France news

UN appeals for $397 million to help Syrian quake survivors

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The United Nations chief launched a $397 million appeal Tuesday to help nearly 5 million survivors of last week's devastating earthquake in rebel-held northwest Syria who have received very little assistance because of deep divisions exacerbated by the country's 12-year war.

Washington Post

Business

Analysis | Yemen's Fragile Truce Needs More than Talks to Survive

Among those of the glass-half-full persuasion, the nine-month pause in hostilities in Yemen's civil war is reason for hope.The Houthi rebels have restarted back-channel talks with Saudi Arabia, fueling optimism about an extension of the longest truce in an eight-year conflict that has devastated the Arabian Peninsula's poorest country and endangered some of the world's most important trade routes.

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France news

UN appeals for $397 million to help Syrian quake survivors

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails The United Nations chief launched a $397 million appeal Tuesday to help nearly 5 million survivors of last week's devastating earthquake in rebel-held northwest Syria who have received very little assistance because of deep divisions exacerbated by the country's 12-year war.

Washington Post

Business

Analysis | Yemen's Fragile Truce Needs More than Talks to Survive

Among those of the glass-half-full persuasion, the nine-month pause in hostilities in Yemen's civil war is reason for hope.The Houthi rebels have restarted back-channel talks with Saudi Arabia, fueling optimism about an extension of the longest truce in an eight-year conflict that has devastated the Arabian Peninsula's poorest country and endangered some of the world's most important trade routes.

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Boston

Northampton to use pandemic relief dollars for 'Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles' manhole covers

Local Four custom manhole covers will be incorporated into an upcoming Main Street redesign.A series of manhole covers in Northampton are about to get a fresh coat of super-powered paint thanks to thousands of dollars in pandemic relief funds.This week, the city announced how it plans to spend $4 million it received under the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA).

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US politics

16 million households lose Covid-era boosts to food aid. 3 charts show who will hurt the most

This month, an estimated 16 million households receiving SNAP benefits in 32 states and Washington, DC, will see their benefits decrease by at least $95 monthly, according to estimates from the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities, a left-leaning research and policy institute.On average, recipients will lose between 30% and 40% of their SNAP benefits, said Diane Whitmore Schanzenbach, an economist at Northwestern's Institute for Policy Research.

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UK news

MP warns of unprecedented' child poverty in northern England

Children in the north of England face poverty of a scale and severity that was unprecedented, an MP has said following a new report into the cost of living crisis The Child Poverty And The Cost Of Living Crisis report from the All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) Child of the North, released on Tuesday, shows the problem, including fuel poverty and food insecurity, is higher in the north than the rest of England.

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Pats Pulpit

New England Patriots

Patriots' Jonathan Jones named a finalist for NFLPA's Alan Page Community Award

New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones has been named a finalist for the 2023 Alan Page Community Award, the NFL Players Association announced Friday.Formed in 1967, the NFLPA's highest honor annually recognizes one player who goes above and beyond to perform community service in their hometown and team's city.

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NYC food

Mario Batali Is Investing in Restaurants Again

Mario Batali is returning to the industry he walked away from a half-decade ago, after allegations of sexual misconduct led him to divest from the Eataly empire and the Manhattan restaurant group he founded with restaurateurs Joe and Lidia Bastianich.In a liquor license application filed this month, Batali is listed as an applicant for Common Good Bakery, a two-location business located in Traverse City, Michigan.

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New England Patriots

Patriots' Jonathan Jones named a finalist for NFLPA's Alan Page Community Award

New England Patriots cornerback Jonathan Jones has been named a finalist for the 2023 Alan Page Community Award, the NFL Players Association announced Friday.Formed in 1967, the NFLPA's highest honor annually recognizes one player who goes above and beyond to perform community service in their hometown and team's city.

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