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Second Harvest Food Bank desperate for volunteers to meet demand
In Louisiana, life revolves around food, but for thousands across our state, that next meal is getting tougher and tougher to come by. Poverty and food insecurity for Louisiana families are on the rise. “It was one out of every seven. Now it’s one out of every six people, one out of every four children,…
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Mother, son serving free healthy meals from food truck in Pinellas communities
article <!–> ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. – A mother-son duo is turning surplus food from local food establishments into healthy, free meals. –> Cameron and Ellen Macleish started the nonprofit 360 Eats during the pandemic and delivered meals to people in the community. They use extra food from local grocery stores, farms and restaurants that they…
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Kids more vulnerable to food insecurity during summer months
SALT LAKE CITY — Kids face more risk of food insecurity during the summertime. That means it’s going to be a busy summer to come for the Utah Food Bank. Summertime is sometimes known as the hungriest season because kids no longer have school breakfast or lunch to rely on. When kids aren’t in school,…
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“CAP-as-you-wish instead of future-proof farming and food policy”
canva.com Hannes Lorenzen (l) and French Senator Joël Labbé in Berlin 2018. Photo: ARC2020 Hannes Lorenzen, President of ARC2020, on the state and prospects of EU agricultural policy. This interview originally appeared in German in the magazine “Unabhängige Bauernstimme”. Bauernstimme: There have been massive protests by farmers in many European countries in recent months. Depending…
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Ellagic Acid May Represent Potential Food Intervention for Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease: Study
Ellagic acid is a polyphenolic, non-flavonoid compound naturally found in a variety of fruits, such as pomegranates, raspberries, strawberries, and grapes, and nuts, such as pistachios, pecans, walnuts, and acorns. Senavirathna et al. are investigating the effects ellagic acid — an antioxidant found in some pomegranates, raspberries, strawberries, and grapes, and nuts — could have…
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Aarón Sánchez Says These Are The Foods He Likes To Cook At Home
Did you notice any differences in the way that the different generations were approaching the challenges? Yeah. Well, I just thought that initially the generations really stuck together and they had a lot of camaraderie. But as you start to progress in the competition, people start leaving the competition. And in the midpoint of the…
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Is the hot dog America’s favorite food?
(NATIONAL) — 93% of Americans love hot dogs, according to a new study by US Foods. There is some debate, however, about what constitutes the perfect hot dog—and which topping is best. Opinions about hot dog toppings tend to correspond with region, the study found. For example, people in Chicago are against the idea of…
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Is the hot dog America’s favorite food?
(NATIONAL) — 93% of Americans love hot dogs, according to a new study by US Foods. There is some debate, however, about what constitutes the perfect hot dog—and which topping is best. Opinions about hot dog toppings tend to correspond with region, the study found. For example, people in Chicago are against the idea of…
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VeganMania Milwaukee to bring vegan food, nonprofits, makers to Greenfield Park on June 2
[droppcap]M[/dropcap]ilwaukee is currently in the midst of a culinary renaissance. Part of the ongoing evolution and development of local dining is the improved access and quality of vegan food in and around the city. This weekend, a new local festival will serve to celebrate that exciting abundance of meatless and dairy-free cuisine in the region.…
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Rome Woman Jailed for Food Theft Conspiracy
Wileen Angela Johnson, 54 of Rome, was arrested this week after she conspired with another to steal groceries from Aldi on Turner McCall Blvd. Reports said that Johnson was captured on video attempting to distract a cashier while her friend left the store with food without paying. Authorities added that they were stealing $545.60 worth…