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The Hunger Blog

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Sweep the kitchen: recipe ideas to reduce food waste

One of the biggest ways to reduce food waste is to utilize our leftovers. But I’m not just talking about the leftover casserole from last night’s dinner, but also the...
By Beth Moncel, Budget Bytes on
April 10, 2019
Food Waste
Gary Pahl is a farmer who donates produce to his local food pantry

How one vegetable farmer is fighting food waste and feeding those in need

By Gary Pahl on
April 1, 2019
My name is Gary Pahl and I’m a fifth-generation vegetable farmer in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Along with my brother Brian and my wife Jane, our family has been in vegetable...
Food Waste
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These unique foods found at pantries are surprisingly versatile

By Beth Moncel, Budget Bytes on
March 20, 2019
Food pantries are an extraordinary community resource, but because their inventory is often donated, they can sometimes be stocked with less familiar food items, or ingredients that take a little...
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Five podcasts that help us bring out the best in ourselves

By Olivia Thoelke on
March 11, 2019
Storytelling is one of the oldest forms of entertainment and has the power to inspire us and expand our worldview. Through podcasts, we’re able to easily share stories from those...
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How Feeding America and its network 'saved our lives' during the government shutdown

By Paul Morello on
February 11, 2019
During the monthlong government shutdown, Feeding America and its nationwide network of food banks provided much-needed food – and hope – for many of the 800,000 federal workers who missed...
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How Feeding America's network 'saved our lives' during the government shutdown

By Paul Morello on
February 5, 2019
During the monthlong government shutdown, Feeding America and its nationwide network of food banks provided much-needed food – and hope – for many of the 800,000 federal workers who missed...
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Fun Ways for Foodies to Help Food Banks

February 1, 2019
Are you a food-lover and a do-gooder? Food banks nationwide are looking for people like you to help families facing hunger get the healthy and delicious meals they need. Read...
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What does the end of the government shutdown mean for me?

By The Feeding America Government Relations Team on
January 29, 2019
We know many of you have questions about how the end of the government shutdown affects individuals and families that are struggling to put food on the table. We looked...
Advocacy
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How Feeding America and its food bank network are responding to the government shutdown

By Paul Morello on
January 15, 2019
As the partial government shutdown continues, more than 800,000 federal workers aren’t getting paid.  On top of that, federal contractors and grantees also haven’t been paid. They’re going without the...
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Fun Ways for Foodies to Help Food Banks

By Allison Weber on
January 3, 2019
Are you a food-lover and a do-gooder? Food banks nationwide are looking for people like you to help hungry families get healthy and delicious meals they need. Read on to...

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