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Summer is the hungriest season of the year for millions of kids

Most kids love summer vacation. But not all.For the more than 22 million children who depend on school breakfast and lunch programs, summer vacation means worrying about when they’ll eat...
By Feeding America staff on
May 16, 2022
Vegetables in a box.

Food Bank Delivery Programs Expand to Meet Community Needs

By Anna Vogel on
May 16, 2022
Over the past few years, grocery delivery programs have helped many people access food safely by breaking down barriers including transportation, mobility issues and more. Our neighbors with limited income often...
A man holding a food box.

Three items you didn’t know some food banks distribute

By Anna Vogel on
May 12, 2022
Picture yourself waking up on the morning of a big job interview. For most of us, a big part of our preparation is making sure we’re clean and presentable. But...
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Eight Ways to Give Back This Summer

By Anna Vogel on
May 12, 2022
Most kids look forward to summer break. But, for kids facing hunger, summer vacation can be anything but a break. 22 million kids count on school meals programs for nutritious...
Vegetables in a box.

From Taiwan to Los Angeles, one volunteer's journey to feed her community

By Paul Morello on
May 3, 2022
Growing up in the Taiwanese countryside, Vera Yeh and her parents grew fruit, vegetables, rice and sugarcane. But they didn’t sell it – they gave it away.“My mom would pack...
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Andrew Zimmern's top 3 easy ways to reduce food waste at home

April 11, 2022
Emmy and four-time James Beard Award winning chef Andrew Zimmern has spent his life exploring the final frontiers of food around the world. He believes promoting cultural acceptance starts with...
Food Waste
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Volunteers find love at their local food pantry

By Alyssa Schukar on
April 6, 2022
When people volunteer at their local food bank, they’re probably hoping to find some satisfaction from helping their neighbors.For Kim and Dave, they found something unexpected: love.The two met while...
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How one woman conquered hardship to help fight hunger

By Paul Morello on
March 25, 2022
Evetta Mahlum simply doesn’t stop moving. She starts practically every day with a walk – sometimes up to six miles in a single morning. And she keeps rolling after that.“It’s...
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5 tips for growing a garden that fights hunger

By Abbie Wilson on
March 16, 2022
Did you take up gardening as a hobby during the past couple years? Whether you’ve got a seasoned green thumb or are just digging in, you’ve probably found yourself with...
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New program unites online grocery shopping and food assistance

By Paul Morello on
March 10, 2022
Over the past few years, we’ve all had to get creative about how we buy our groceries. For some, that has meant shopping at different times than we normally would...

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