Tag: food access
Farmers market vouchers available for seniors
The Department of Human Services Area Agency on Aging announced it will again be administering the Senior Farmers Market Nutrition Program.
The world’s most important food faces uncertain future
As the world heats up, rice farmers are facing never-before-seen problems that will require never-before-seen solutions that will take years to implement.
Food access, local food part of White House strategy on hunger
The White House laid out a new strategy for addressing hunger and encouraging healthy eating and physical activity by 2030, Sept. 28, at the White House Conference on Hunger, Nutrition and Health.
Ohio organizations talk food access, 2023 Farm Bill
Strain on supply chains and food assistance networks due to the pandemic and other global challenges continue to set the stage for discussions on the 2023 Farm Bill.
South Side Family Farms explores food justice through farming
At South Side Family Farms, Aaron Hopkins is mentoring Columbus youth in agriculture, and helping his community get access to fresh, affordable food.
Vilsack visits Pittsburgh to highlight Keep Kids Fed Act
USDA Secretary Tom Vilsack and U.S. Sen. Bob Casey toured a North Side rec center to see the impact of the recently signed federal Keep Kids Fed Act.
Global conflict, pandemic impacts, cause jump in food costs
Russia’s attack on Ukraine has affected global food prices. But even before it began, the U.S. food system was dealing with increased costs and supply chain challenges from the pandemic and other factors. All of those factors are driving up food prices, and leading to challenges with the food supply in some cases.
Big food’s domination makes big ag look like a small potatoes
Find out how the things consumers don’t know about today’s massive food retailing sector cost them every time they enter a grocery store or shop online.
Pennsylvania partnering with DoorDash to deliver meals to seniors
Pennsylvania will partner with DoorDash to have healthy, nutritious meals delivered to homebound seniors in need.
Pocketbooks and populations: Food access is about more than grocery stores
Food access is a multifaceted issue. It’s a matter of having stores, having money to afford a healthy diet, having transportation and having time. Food deserts can be found in urban areas, like Youngstown, Ohio, and rural areas, like Vinton County.
