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Tag Archives: Nutrition
USDA Pilot Program For School Universal Meal Service
The USDA has announced a pilot program for a Universal Meal Service option to boost school meal participation in high-poverty areas. Ten states were selected as finalists to participate in an innovative universal free meal service option designed to make … Continue reading
USDA Funds More Fresh Fruits And Veggies For School Kids
Via Reuters – State agencies will get more federal funding to provide fresh fruits and vegetables at schools, the U. S. Department of Agriculture announced on Wednesday. The $48 million increase in funding for the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program represents … Continue reading
Posted in Hunger, Legislation, Lifestyle
Tagged Administrative, Children, Food, Health, Nutrition
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Goya Foods Steps Up, Donates 1 Million Pounds of Food
On March 16, Goya Foods donated 1,000,000 pounds of Goya food products (that’s one million pounds, folks), to emergency food providers in communities across the country. Goya worked closely with the United Way of New York City, which led the way in coordinating the food distribution, … Continue reading
1 In 5 Americans Struggled To Afford Food in 2010
Nearly one in five Americans struggled to afford enough food for themselves and their families in 2010, according to a new report released yesterday by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC). The report analyzes data that was collected by … Continue reading
Posted in Advocacy, Hunger, Lifestyle, Research
Tagged Advocacy, Community, Food, FRAC, Hunger, No Kid Hungry, Nutrition, Poverty, Research, The Real World
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Valentine Love: President’s FY 2012 Budget Proposal Includes Restoration of SNAP Cuts
As reported by the Food Research and Action Center (FRAC), the proposed 2012 budget released by President Barack Obama on Febuary 14th, 2011, provides strong support for the federal nutrition programs and the anticipated growth in those programs – especially … Continue reading
Posted in Administrative, Advocacy, Hunger, Legislation
Tagged Congress, FRAC, Hunger, Legislative, Nutrition, Reauthorization, SNAP
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How Many Low-Income Florida Kids Getting School Breakfast?
It’s a busy day on the child nutrition front. The Food Research and Action Center has released its annual School Breakfast Scorecard and Urban School Breakfast Report. How many low-income kids in Florida are getting school breakfast? Not enough. You … Continue reading
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