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The Hunger Blog

Search and browse our latest podcasts, stories, resources, research, and news from Feeding America.

Supporting Single Mothers

Through my time at Feeding America, I’ve interviewed hundreds of mothers struggling to provide for their children during difficult times. It’s been humbling to see mothers always putting their children...

By Colleen Callahan on
May 1, 2018

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Growing a Healthier Community

By Colleen Callahan on
April 16, 2018

As a volunteer for the Luke 3:11 Share Center – a food pantry served by Northern Illinois Food Bank – Rachel Fahrenbach was excited about the prospect of hosting a...

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8 Habits for Reducing Waste in the Kitchen

By Beth Moncel, Budget Bytes on
April 12, 2018

Reducing food waste in the kitchen, like most things, is all about creating good habits. Food waste isn't just about tossing your leftovers or buying more than you can eat,...

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Sparking Community and Action

By Megan Vincenti on
April 6, 2018

On March 22, the CEO of Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, a city council member, police officer, chef, and other community leaders gathered around a homemade wooden picnic table...

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Hunger in Paradise

By Colleen Callahan on
March 22, 2018

For a week each March, thousands of people participate in the American phenomenon known as spring break, an annual vacation often associated with sand, sun, relaxation, and fun. Many spring...

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Hope and Hardship Six Months Later

By Allison Weber on
March 20, 2018

A young wife and mother, Sylvia Rosado, is doing everything she can to help her family move on in the wake of Hurricane Maria. “Our neighborhood was one of the...

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College Food Pantries Keep Students from Choosing Between Food and Books

By Colleen Callahan on
February 16, 2018

Twenty-five years ago, Bea Mott, a retired secretary to two former presidents of Michigan State University (MSU) noticed a problem. Some of the students she worked with weren’t getting enough...

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Hunger in the News

January 19, 2018

While we waste food, others waste away | Baltimore SunBy some estimates, nearly half of the food grown, processed and transported in the U.S. goes to waste. Last year, the...

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Hunger in the News

January 12, 2018

Brain food | UVA TodayAccording to the USDA, 1 in 6 children in this country are food insecure—meaning that millions of children lack regular and easy access to the meals...

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Three New Year's Resolutions that Help Others and Yourself

By Megan Vincenti on
December 29, 2017

The new year gives us an opportunity to reset. A much-needed chance to shake our bad habits and shift our perspectives. In 2018, we hope you join us in resolving...