Food Crisis

The Valley Forge Tourism & Convention Boards (VFTCB) Freedom from Hunger Drive and the MontCo Anti-Hunger Network (MAHN) are commemorating 10 years in service. The drive aims to reach $10,000 for the entire year, with this Spring Drive targeting $2,500 (the equivalent of 30,000 pounds of food)

44 million Americans, including 13 million children, grapple with the stark reality of food insecurity. According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, a significant portion of the American population lives in households that struggle to access adequate and nutritious food. Critics argue that GDP fails to account for wealth distribution, quality of life, and the well-being of a nations citizens.

The free program is designed to assist those dealing with food insecurity. 16.6% of adults in Schenectady County reported experiencing limited access to food. The program covers everything from planning a garden to seeding to harvesting.

Zimbabwe is expecting a harvest of 868,000 metric tons of grain this year - far short of expectations and about 680,000 tons less than the country needs. President Emmerson Mnangagwa declared a nationwide state of disaster. The U.N. immediately responded, saying it would help Zimbabwe alleviate the effects of El Nino-induced drought. Zimbabwe, once the breadbasket of southern Africa, has largely depended on handouts from organizations such as the World Food Program.

Fresh Thyme Market has donated more than 3,500 cases of fresh, cold-pressed juice to local food pantries in the west Chicago suburbs. The donation was facilitated through a connection by WSCP partner Sunterra Chicago.

Herkimer County launches survey to address'serious issue' of food insecurity. County was recently notified by the New York State Department of Health that a survey it had conducted showed food insecurity is a serious issue in our county.

Seventh and eighth grade students enrolled in the junior highs student-leadership class took a trip to Hope Kitchen. They learned about what it means for a family or person to be food insecure. Students then donated a check for $817 - which they raised through their week-long generosity campaign. Neosho school officials say the student leadership class will continue to look for ways to help their community.

New state program grows network of farmers, food banks to combat food insecurity. In total, 15 lead providers across the state are centrally managing local agencies in their surrounding counties to facilitate purchasing from farmers and distributing to the food-insecure. Illinois Equitable Access Towards Sustainable Systems program, called IL-EATS, began in March and is slated to run through the next fiscal year.

Lasse Sorenson and John Michel are excited to expand Altons foodie scene and bring more culinary culture to the Riverbend while fighting food insecurity. Flock opened with Byrdies and Space Shuttle Caf on April 12, 2024, and they had a successful opening weekend.

Metro Baptist Church's rooftop garden grows fresh produce to fight food insecurity in New York City. The Hell's Kitchen Farm Project is going on its 16th year of existence. The church offers the opportunity for people to come visit and enjoy or to help garden every other Saturday. The garden produces roughly 500 pounds of fresh produce annually.