#food insecurity

#food insecurity

We flat out refuse to let things like the cost of tuition, the cost of childcare, heck, even the cost of parking be barriers for our students, Davis said during the ceremony. And when we asked the students at West Valley-Mission, 'What is the one thing that will make the biggest difference to you?', 2,000 of them said, 'We need help with food insecurity.'

We flat out refuse to let things like the cost of tuition, the cost of childcare, heck, even the cost of parking be barriers for our students, Davis said during the ceremony. And when we asked the students at West Valley-Mission, What is the one thing that will make the biggest difference to you?, 2,000 of them said, We need help with food insecurity.'

The ACK Deer Management Project aims to reduce the deer population through hunting and provide venison to alleviate food insecurity, with the potential to supply 75,000 meals. The large deer population is causing ecological strain, spreading diseases, and leading to frequent collisions on the island's roads. Wildlife officials recognize the necessity of expanding the deer harvest to manage ecosystems effectively and support the community.

Most grocery stores across the West trace back to a few major corporations. Whether you're visiting King Soopers in Colorado, Smith's in Utah or Fred Meyer in Oregon, you'll find the same Kroger-brand products. The original names of the once-locally owned grocers might remain, but the shops are now just part of one of the nation's largest grocery corporations. A handful of companies control the production and distribution of most of our food, and the West plays a leading role in that system.

As part of its Youth Transition Project (YTP), Stepping Stones, Inc. - a premier Child Welfare Agency - will provide a special screening of the award-winning documentary Generation Growth - www.generationgrowthfilm.com - a powerful documentary featuring internationally acclaimed educator and Green Bronx Machine founder Stephen Ritz on Wednesday, August 26, 2025, at 1 PM. This screening is courtesy of Quest Diagnostics.

Aiyer, who leads the Rotary Club of Cupertino's fruit harvesting pilot program in collaboration with hunger and homelessness nonprofit West Valley Community Services, has harvested more than 850 pounds of fresh fruit since the idea came to life last spring. Her team of roughly 10 volunteers has picked fruit three times from residents who offer their trees to the program, including lemons, oranges and plums.

53% of Americans said the cost of groceries was a major source of stress right now, while 33% said it was a minor source of stress.

Costco does not mark down items as they near expiration but donates leftover food to food banks and shelters, helping to fight hunger and reduce waste.

Berkson transitioned Lucille to take-out only and worked with local restaurateurs on a Cook it Forward program to deliver food to residents facing food insecurity.

Eleven Palestinians were killed or injured on Tuesday morning after Israeli forces opened fire on a crowd waiting for food trucks in central Gaza, civil defence officials in the devastated territory have said.

The conditions are very, very harsh. The worst feast that the Palestinian people have experienced is due to the unjust war against them.