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DC ranks in the top 5 nationwide for ‘food forwardness’
A new report reveals that D.C. has some of the most diverse restaurant menus in America. Datassential, a company that provides data to the food and beverage industry, said the District is ranked No. 4 for what it calls “food forwardness.” “It’s not just about having a lot of trendy restaurants. It’s about having a…
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Low-income families receiving last federal allotment of emergency food money for children
Oregon officials are doling out the last of extra pandemic-related food benefits to low-income families with young children. About 73,000 households will receive a lump sum for their 99,000 children, according to Jake Sunderland, press secretary for the Oregon Department of Human Services. The agency administers federal food aid through the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program,…
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VFW and Humana Provide 30 Tons of Food
If you attended the 124th VFW National Convention in Phoenix this year, you probably noticed a group of volunteers lined up at tables with bowls of seeds in front of them. They were a part of the Uniting to Combat Hunger seed-packing event that will provide about 30 tons of vegetables for families suffering from…
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Texas anthropological food event connects the past and present
So I know we’ve been learning a lot through you. Did you learn a lot at this event? Maybe you can share something with us that you picked up on? I did. You know, you always have to have that curiosity mindset, you know? And so for me, it was kind of a deep dive…
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University food pantries stretch to stock items for international students
Of all the goods the Food Pantry at Iowa offers University of Iowa students, staff and faculty, rice is one of the hardest to consistently stock. As a shelf-stable item that is a staple in cooking across the globe, rice, especially different varieties, is always in need, pantry staff say. Food Pantry Basic Needs Manager…
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‘If this is a food dessert, this is your oasis’: New Seasons brings groceries back to downtown Vancouver
With much fanfare, New Seasons Market on Main Street opened to the public Wednesday, ending a decades-long food desert in Vancouver’s downtown and uptown areas. “If this is a food desert, this is your oasis,” said Michael Butterfield, general manager for the Main Street New Seasons Market. As the store opened Wednesday at 1506 Main…
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Professional chef, YouTuber tries food from every state, including Skyline chili
CINCINNATI (WKRC) – Joshua Weissman, a professional chef and popular YouTuber, recently released a video where he tries an iconic food from each state. For Ohio, he chose Skyline, or as he called it “Cincinnati-style chili.” In the video, he is joined by two friends, who along with him, eat and review each state’s dish.…
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Spartan Village: Good Food and Good Vibes at UNCG
A short trip down the street will lead to UNC Greensboro’s own village. Like all villages, it’s a place to live, study, meet with friends, and shop. The Shops at Spartan Village give UNCG students, faculty, and staff a place to grab a bite, get their hair done, open a bank account, or invite a…
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Grubhub Driver Caught on Camera Eating Customer’s Food
A Long Beach, California, Grubhub customer with their sights set on dinner received quite a shock late last week. The unidentified buyer was contacted by Martin Luzanilla, the owner and CEO of Mexihanas Hibachi Grill — and he didn’t have good news. Mexihanas Hibachi Grill in Long Beach. google maps Luzanilla informed the unsuspecting patron…