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  • The Network Keeping Dallas' Most Vulnerable Citizens Afloat

    Mark Peterson Derek Robertson

    December 18, 2017 |

    Politico |

    Photojournalism |

    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: United States, Dallas, Texas

    In Dallas, where the poverty rate was only lower than in Houston and Philadelphia in 2017, nonprofits and charities are using a comprehensive approach to provide immediate relief. Local organizations like Sharing Life Community Outreach provide food pantries, free clothing, personal services, and also partner with local hospitals to share valuable information.

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  • 'Super beans' raise hopes in hunger-prone parts of Africa

    Rodney Muhumuza

    December 03, 2017 |

    Associated Press |

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    Under 800 Words

    Response Location: Uganda, Nwoya

    Food security due to land degradation is a growing concern in Uganda, especially in light of the massive influx of South Sudanese refugees streaming into the country and the instability of food donations to support them. A new, high-yield "super bean," specially bred by 'gene banks' in Africa for its rapid maturation rate, is helping Ugandan farmers to grow more of their own food with fewer resources and break the dependency on aid to feed their families.

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  • What you can do to help fight food insecurity in Richland Co.

    Emily Dech

    November 13, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

    Text |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Food insecurity across the heartland can be improved through the many solutions and advice provided in this article. Community gardens, cooking demonstrations, food pantries and food delivery are just a few examples.

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  • SNAP-Ed addresses food insecurity with lessons on healthy eating, living

    Emily Dech

    November 09, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    Food insecurity, obesity, and poor nutrition are all currently major challenges facing many US communities, particularly in the Midwest. SNAP-Ed is helping to tackle all of those issues through a program that teaches food stamp recipients handy tips such as better shopping habits, how to prepare tasty but healthy meals, and ways to stay physically fit.

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  • How a Three Course Meal Gives Dignity for Those Without a Home

    Jem Collins

    October 17, 2017 |

    EachOther |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United Kingdom, London, England

    An organization named FEAST! in London offers a high-quality meal once a week in a homeless shelter using excess food from supermarkets. Not only does this tackle the issue of food waste, but it also aims to fill in the nutritional gaps left in the diets of those who are homeless and provides some dignity in a conversation over a community meal. The program has been running since 2015, and both the volunteers and recipients testify to the impact it has had on their lives.

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  • This Isn't Just Another Urban Farm—It's a Food Bank

    Sammi-Jo Lee

    September 26, 2017 |

    Yes! Magazine |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Tucson, Arizona

    In the United States, one in seven people are food insecure, and in Tucson, the number is even higher. Food banks increasingly find that their roles are not simply to distribute food, but to create sustainable change through "food literacy" - which is exactly how organizations like the Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona are tackling the issue. They establish urban farms that not only provide the needy with fresh, local produce, but create a classroom for students, green areas for families to enjoy, and event space for the community to gather and learn.

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  • Study suggests when mobile markets take wireless food stamps, more people buy healthy food

    Michael D. Regan

    September 24, 2017 |

    PBS NewsHour |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, New York, New York

    People living in food deserts have very limited access to healthy food, prompting 'Green Carts' (street vendors with vegetables and fruits) and other mobile markets to pop up. Critically important to the success of these markets is their provision of Electronic Benefits Transfer machines to allow customers to pay with their Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) food stamps.

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  • Free Lunch at the Library

    Catherine Saint Louis

    July 30, 2017 |

    The New York Times |

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    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Cincinnati, Ohio

    From New York to Ohio to California, librarians have teamed up with the USDA summer food service program, along with other non-profits, to feed kids dependent on free/reduced-price lunches during the school year. Using census data to locate communities of greatest need and data to measure participation trends, the collaborative has witnessed a surge in effectiveness and impact across the states. Families, librarians, and public officials alike express satisfaction and enthusiasm for the initiative and its future.

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  • Foodstuffs: Giving Food Stamp Recipients a Place at Farmers Markets

    Ben Henry

    July 27, 2017 |

    New Hampshire Public Radio |

    Radio |

    3-5 Minutes

    Response Location: United States, Dover, New Hampshire

    While farmers’ markets popularity has increased in the last decade, the higher prices mitigate equal access to such provisions -- and, by extension, the health benefits. As a result, non-profits and farmers' markets across New Hampshire are collaborating with a state program, Granite State Market Watch, to enable low-income food stamp recipients to use the markets. The state matches every dollar worth of stamps, providing needed purchasing power to enjoy the fresh bounty as well as an increased customer base and revenue stream for the local farmers.

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  • Food pharmacy a possible solution to combat food insecurity, related health issues

    Emily Dech

    July 26, 2017 |

    Richland Source |

    Multi-Media |

    800-1500 Words

    Response Location: United States, Mansfield, Ohio

    The ProMedica Toledo Hospital increases access to healthy food for low-income families through a novel kind of pharmacy. Patients receive free produce, recipes, and guidance from a dietician on how to treat and prevent diseases like diabetes and high blood pressure while improving eating habits. The food pharmacy serves over 800 people per month, and patients feel better mentally and physically.

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