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#gaza-famine
fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago
World news

Famine in Gaza: My children watch videos on the internet of roast chicken and hamburgers, but I forbid it because it only hurts them'

fromenglish.elpais.com
5 days ago
World news

Famine in Gaza: My children watch videos on the internet of roast chicken and hamburgers, but I forbid it because it only hurts them'

#gaza
fromTruthout
6 days ago
World news

Famine Officially Declared in Gaza After 2 Years of Near-Total Israeli Blockade

Public health
fromwww.aljazeera.com
1 week ago

Gaza bodybuilders fight to preserve muscle amid Israel blockade and famine

Israel's blockade has created man-made famine across Gaza, forcing civilians into catastrophic food insecurity while athletes struggle to maintain strength with salvaged equipment.
Toronto
fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago

Gaza fundraisers in Toronto hope to create change, as Palestinians face hunger crisis | CBC News

Donations are being raised to support Palestinians in Gaza facing severe hunger and famine.
fromTruthout
6 days ago
World news

Famine Officially Declared in Gaza After 2 Years of Near-Total Israeli Blockade

fromwww.cbc.ca
2 weeks ago
Toronto

Gaza fundraisers in Toronto hope to create change, as Palestinians face hunger crisis | CBC News

from3blmedia
4 months ago

Stepping Stones Inc., To Provide Special Screening of Award

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.
Film
fromThe Mercury News
5 days ago

San Jose Meal Pack for 9/11 Day to benefit Second Harvest

More than 600 San Jose volunteers will pack over 160,000 nonperishable meals on Sept. 11 for distribution by Second Harvest of Silicon Valley.
Public health
fromwww.mercurynews.com
5 days ago

San Jose Meal Pack for 9/11 Day to benefit Second Harvest

Over 600 San Jose volunteers will pack 160,000+ nonperishable meals Sept. 11 for Second Harvest of Silicon Valley as part of nationwide 9/11 Day Meal Pack.
Public health
fromTruthout
5 days ago

Indiana and Tennessee Opted Out of Summer EBT Program, Leaving Kids Hungry

Opting out of federal Summer EBT in Tennessee and Indiana removed $120 per child summer food aid, forcing families to reduce meals and skip bills.
fromSan Jose Spotlight
6 days ago

Cupertino residents pick backyard fruit for people in need - San Jose Spotlight

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.
Food & drink
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 days ago

Very sick and very tired': the reality of famine for Gaza's most vulnerable

Gaza City is experiencing a man-made famine; immediate ceasefire and restoration of food supplies and basic services are required to prevent exponential deaths.
#cost-of-living
#new-york-city
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Op-Ed | How Trump's cuts to SNAP and the City Council's grocery delivery bill spells trouble for New Yorkers | amNewYork

NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 months ago

'Staggering' number of NYC kids rely on food pantries as providers, new report finds

Food pantry reliance among New York families with children has increased by 89% since 2019, heavily impacting those with limited income.
fromwww.amny.com
3 weeks ago
US politics

Op-Ed | How Trump's cuts to SNAP and the City Council's grocery delivery bill spells trouble for New Yorkers | amNewYork

NYC parents
fromGothamist
3 months ago

'Staggering' number of NYC kids rely on food pantries as providers, new report finds

Food pantry reliance among New York families with children has increased by 89% since 2019, heavily impacting those with limited income.
fromwww.npr.org
3 weeks ago

Recession-era recipes flourish on TikTok

A new generation of home cooks on social media teaches affordable recipes, addressing food cost concerns.
fromwww.dw.com
3 weeks ago

Sudan: El-Fasher faces famine as supplies cut off, UN says DW 08/06/2025

Food prices in El-Fasher have soared, making survival increasingly difficult for the city's residents due to blocked humanitarian aid.
#hunger-crisis
fromTruthout
3 months ago
SF food

Gaza Facing "Critical Risk of Famine," UN-Backed Experts Warn in Third Month of Full Israeli Blockade

SF food
fromTruthout
3 months ago

Gaza Facing "Critical Risk of Famine," UN-Backed Experts Warn in Third Month of Full Israeli Blockade

The Gaza Strip faces critical famine risk, with 500,000 Palestinians experiencing catastrophic hunger due to a humanitarian aid blockade.
fromAxios
3 weeks ago

Most U.S. adults stressed by grocery costs: poll

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.
Food & drink
#snap
fromCity Limits
4 weeks ago
Food & drink

Trump's Demand for Food Stamp Participants' Data Will Scare People From Needed Benefits, Officials & Advocates Say

fromKqed
2 months ago
East Bay food

Food Stamps at Risk in Trump Budget Bill, Bay Area Food Banks Warn | KQED

fromCity Limits
4 weeks ago
Food & drink

Trump's Demand for Food Stamp Participants' Data Will Scare People From Needed Benefits, Officials & Advocates Say

fromKqed
2 months ago
East Bay food

Food Stamps at Risk in Trump Budget Bill, Bay Area Food Banks Warn | KQED

#community-support
SF food
fromsilive
3 months ago

FerryHawks and Hunger Task Force team up for "Hunger-Free Game Days"

Staten Island FerryHawks launch Hunger-Free Game Days to fight local food insecurity.
SF food
fromsilive
3 months ago

FerryHawks and Hunger Task Force team up for "Hunger-Free Game Days"

Staten Island FerryHawks launch Hunger-Free Game Days to fight local food insecurity.
Food & drink
fromwww.berkeleyside.org
1 month ago

Berkeley Food Pantry merges with Berkeley Food Network

Berkeley Food Network is taking over the Berkeley Food Pantry management in a merger that aims for seamless operations during a six-month transition.
Public health
fromTruthout
1 month ago

Hunger Threatens to Plague "Golden Years" of Older Americans Due to Trump's Cuts

Seniors in New York City face significant financial challenges, relying on community resources for food and support.
fromTasting Table
1 month ago

This Is Where Costco's Leftover Bakery Items Actually End Up - Tasting Table

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.
Food & drink
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Majority of teachers fear pupils will go hungry during school holidays, survey says

Charlotte Hill, chief executive of The Felix Project, highlighted the challenges families face: "For so many the holidays are a real struggle. With schools closed and free school meals unavailable, it is the parents and carers who must cover the cost of that meal."
UK news
Silicon Valley
fromwww.mercurynews.com
1 month ago

Silicon Valley Pain Index says poverty, inequality continue to plague South Bay

Poverty and inequality persist in Silicon Valley, underscored by systemic failures and critical issues related to housing, food insecurity, and education.
US politics
fromTruthout
1 month ago

US Aid Has Always Been a Tool of Control. Under Trump, It's a Tool of Death.

U.S. wheat intended for starving Yemeni civilians became a symbol of humanitarian aid weaponization by the Trump administration.
fromsilive
1 month ago

Key takeaways from conversation about hunger on Staten Island

Food insecurity in Staten Island has multiple dimensions and requires ongoing community action to address nutritional needs.
fromFood52
1 month ago

You Don't Need Everything to Give Something: 5 Food Justice Takeaways

Purpose drives everything at Dollar General, emphasizing a mission to serve others.
fromwww.cbc.ca
1 month ago

Food insecurity goes up in the summer among kids in Toronto. A new city program aims to help | CBC News

"We know that kids or some families who may be accessing food through a student nutrition program in their school, can't access those programs during the summer," Toronto's manager of the poverty reduction office, Bryony Halpin, told CBC. "So programs like CampTO Nutrition is trying to improve access to nutritious snacks for kids who are attending city summer camps and are not getting access to food programs in their school community at that time."
Toronto
fromIsthmus | Madison, Wisconsin
1 month ago

Downtown Madison fills out

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.
Madrid food
Food & drink
fromThe Week
1 month ago

Mamdani is promising government-run grocery stores. How would that work?

Mamdani proposes five publicly owned grocery stores in NYC to offer low-cost food.
Agriculture
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Droughts worldwide pushing tens of millions towards starvation, says report

Drought is causing severe hunger and displacement for millions globally, marking a significant climate-related crisis.
fromwww.amny.com
1 month ago

Hunger Hero campaign aims to feed NYC kids facing hunger as school year ends | amNewYork

Families at P.S. 177 in Brooklyn received free meal boxes during school pickup to combat summer food insecurity.
fromCity Limits
2 months ago

'I'm Afraid of Wasting Away': City Food Pantries Struggle As Funding Shrinks & Demand Grows

"People start lining up at our food pantry at 5 a.m. We don't open until 9 a.m. We're seeing parents push their children in their empty grocery carts."
Public health
#hunger-relief
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC food

Food is a Human Right:' Advocates call for Mayor Adams to fund Community Food Connection (CFC) at $100M | amNewYork

SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis in U.S. as rising costs send more families to food banks

The Campaign Against Hunger faces a growing crisis as funding cuts from the Trump administration coincide with increased demand for food assistance.
fromwww.amny.com
2 months ago
NYC food

Food is a Human Right:' Advocates call for Mayor Adams to fund Community Food Connection (CFC) at $100M | amNewYork

SF food
fromwww.bostonherald.com
3 months ago

Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis as rising costs send more families to food banks

Food banks are facing a growing crisis as demand rises among working individuals, exacerbated by funding cuts.
SF food
fromLos Angeles Times
3 months ago

Funding cuts threaten to deepen hunger crisis in U.S. as rising costs send more families to food banks

The Campaign Against Hunger faces a growing crisis as funding cuts from the Trump administration coincide with increased demand for food assistance.
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Israeli forces kill or injure 11 Palestinians awaiting food trucks, say Gaza officials

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.
Berlin food
fromBoston.com
2 months ago

1 in 3 families in Massachusetts can't count on their next meal

Food insecurity in Massachusetts has surged, affecting one in three adults due to rising grocery prices and the end of pandemic aid.
Madrid food
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

When the river swells, it forces them to run backwards': rising waters push Colombia's farmers into hunger and despair

Riosucio faces deepening food insecurity due to rising river levels, impacting agriculture and exacerbating poverty in the community.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

South Bay nonprofit provides free vegetarian meals to local students

Around 40% of students reported experiencing food insecurity between 2023 and 2024. A South Bay nonprofit aims to eliminate this issue for local students.
Silicon Valley food
SF food
fromABC7 San Francisco
2 months ago

6,500 Bay Area residents facing increased food insecurity with closure of pop-up pantries

The closure of San Francisco food pantries raises serious concerns about increasing food insecurity for vulnerable populations.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
2 months ago

Subdued mood for this year's Eid al-Adha celebrations

The conditions are very, very harsh. The worst feast that the Palestinian people have experienced is due to the unjust war against them.
Berlin food
fromMedCity News
2 months ago

Pyx Health Acquires FarmboxRx With $47.5M Funding Boost - MedCity News

Pyx Health acquires FarmboxRx to enhance social support and fight food insecurity among members.
fromianVisits
2 months ago

The London Buzz - 30th May 2025

Twickenham Riverside Regeneration project progresses while local food insecurity rises, and safety concerns at Teddington Locks prompt MPs' intervention.
fromNews Center
3 months ago

SNAP Shields Kids From Future Heart Disease Risks, Study Finds - News Center

Food insecurity in early childhood is linked to long-term heart health risks, but SNAP participation can help mitigate these effects.
fromKqed
3 months ago

Food Insecurity A Major Challenge For Central Coast Farmworkers | KQED

Despite California's $60 billion agriculture industry, many farmworkers still face food insecurity.
Brooklyn
fromBrooklyn Paper
3 months ago

Council Member Hanif allocates $20,000 to local food banks, offsetting Trump cuts * Brooklyn Paper

Council Member Shahana Hanif allocates $20,000 for anti-hunger efforts amid federal funding cuts.
Local organizations to receive funding to address increasing food demand in Brooklyn.
NYC food
fromEater NY
3 months ago

A Daniel Humm Nonprofit Is Opening a Tasting Menu Restaurant in NYC

Daniel Humm's new restaurant, Service, aims to balance high-end dining with community support and access to nutritious meals.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Food bank demand up by half in five years as charity urges Labour to act

The Trussell Trust has revealed a stark increase in emergency food parcels distributed in the UK, with a 51% increase recorded over the past five years.
UK politics
UK politics
fromwww.standard.co.uk
3 months ago

London food bank usage doubles in five years as experts warn of 'generational poverty'

Emergency food parcel distribution in London increased by 123% since pre-Covid levels, highlighting a severe rise in food insecurity.
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

Canned Food Drives Won't Accept Every Donation. Here's What They Might Turn Down - Tasting Table

According to Feeding America, more than 50 million people turned to the country's charitable food system in 2023 alone, often through the use of food banks and pantries.
Food & drink
SF food
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Conflicts in Gaza and Sudan lead to record-breaking hunger: Two million people experiencing catastrophic' situation

The Global Report on Food Crises reveals alarming levels of global food insecurity exacerbated by conflict, climate change, and economic challenges.
US news
fromFast Company
3 months ago

Food that could feed millions may expire due to USAID cuts

U.S. aid cuts are causing food supplies for millions to deteriorate in warehouses, risking increased global hunger.
SF food
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Almost 300m people at risk of death through starvation report

Acute food insecurity affects 295.3 million globally due to conflict, economic shocks, and aid cuts, with many at risk of starvation.
US politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago

Ivanka Trump is now a food waste entrepreneur but there's just one glaring problem | Arwa Mahdawi

Ivanka Trump is returning to public service, now focused on addressing food insecurity in the U.S.
NYC food
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

Op-Ed | Older New Yorkers face enough uncertainty they shouldn't have to worry about their next meal | amNewYork

Growing food insecurity among older New Yorkers, exacerbated by inflation and funding cuts, raises urgent concerns about their ability to access nutritious meals.
Berlin food
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago

Famine stalking across Gaza, 500,000 face starvation: Analysis

Gaza's population faces critical famine risk due to ongoing blockade.
Half a million people in Gaza are at risk of starvation amid severe food shortages.
SF food
fromTasting Table
3 months ago

What Does Trader Joe's Do With Its Unsold Food? - Tasting Table

Trader Joe's donates 100% of unsold food through its Neighborhood Shares Program, contributing significantly to food security.
fromenglish.elpais.com
3 months ago

Hunger looms in Tigray's refugee camps: What does Trump eat? Here we ration lentils to make them last'

Ethiopia's largest refugee camp faces food scarcity and dire conditions due to USAID funding suspension amid ongoing impacts of the Tigray War.
fromwww.amny.com
3 months ago

How Amazon is Making Fresh Groceries and Pantry Essentials More Accessible to New Yorkers | amNewYork

"I know how difficult it can be for people to feed themselves and their families, especially when facing lack of time or transportation challenges," says Nancy Dalton.
NYC food
fromThe Washington Post
3 months ago

One nun's angst: More hunger, less food, looming Trump cuts

In March, the Trump administration cut $1 billion from Department of Agriculture programs that provide food to schools and food banks, sparking widespread concern.
US news
fromwww.cbc.ca
3 months ago

Scarborough urban farm expanding to help more people grow their own food | CBC News

The Malvern Family Resource Centre's urban farm in Scarborough is expanding to address local food insecurity.
Brooklyn
fromBKReader
3 months ago

Rising Food Costs And Federal Cuts Threaten to Deepen Hunger Crisis

Rising food prices in New York threaten to increase food insecurity amid cuts to federal assistance programs.
NYC food
fromFingerlakes1.com
3 months ago

DiNapoli warns food insecurity may grow as NYC food prices surge 56% | Fingerlakes1.com

Food prices in NYC have risen significantly, greatly impacting low-income families' budgets.
fromwww.cbc.ca
4 months ago

Rock band Metallica donates $40K to Toronto's Daily Bread Food Bank | CBC News

Metallica donated $40,000 to Toronto's Daily Bread Food Bank to support families facing food insecurity.
London food
fromwww.bbc.com
4 months ago

Food bank facing eviction searches for new site

Pl84U Al Suffa food bank faces eviction and urgently needs new premises to continue supporting local families.
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