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Plumpy’Nut, a therapeutic food credited with saving millions of malnourished children, is now caught in the crosshairs of U.S. aid disruptions. Aid agencies report halted shipments and unpaid contracts due to political turmoil within USAID. Manufacturers like Edesia and MANA have scaled back, with factories operating at reduced capacity. Clinics in Nigeria and Kenya are […]
ROC BBQ Supply has opened in Henrietta, NY, offering a vast range of BBQ gear including seasonings, sauces, grills, and locally sourced meats. Founder George Lumb, a former digital marketer and artist, created the shop to foster community and passion for BBQ. The business also hosts a BBQ support group and plans to expand its […]
On the Wake-Up Club After Show Podcast, we’re clucking about how chicken breast prices are out here acting like luxury items. This inflation got me side-eyeing my grocery cart real hard. Be honest, are we at the point where we need to raise our own chickens just to get some eggs without taking out a […]
With the cost of eggs up more than $3.00 from a year ago,11 million people are scrambling to find a cheaper option. The American Pet Products Association says 11 million U.S. households now own backyard chickens. That’s a 28% increase from 2023. But does the time, work, and cost you put into raising the birds […]
Foodlink and Feeding America leaders are sounding the alarm after over $1 billion in USDA funding cuts impacted food assistance programs. Foodlink CEO Julia Tedesco says the organization lost $600,000 in expected food deliveries this spring, threatening local food pantry supplies. The cuts affect programs like TEFAP, which provides food to low-income families. As demand […]
Applications are open for New York’s FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Grant Program, which offers $250,000 in funding to help low-income families access fresh local produce. The program subsidizes up to 50% of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares for SNAP recipients. Grants between $25,000 and $50,000 are available for nonprofits, public schools, tribal organizations, and local […]
An estimated 280 million people around the world live with clinical depression — a mental health condition that impacts a person’s mood and sense of self. There are a number of risk factors for depression, including family history, hormonal changes, other chronic diseases, and constant stress. Past studies show that certain lifestyle changes can help lower a person’s risk of […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it is cutting two programs that provide funding for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers for school lunches. The decision will suspend more than $1 billion in federal spending as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce federal government expenditures. Foodlink, the largest […]
Department investigators are looking into whether the major egg companies are sharing information about supply and pricing, possibly contributing to price increases, the sources said. Egg producers, including the industry’s trade association, have said the soaring prices are due to the avian flu. The investigation is being run out of the Antitrust Division of the […]
Chili Cook-Off Event Details WHEN: Saturday, February 22, from 4:30 PM – 8 PMWHERE: Flower City Arts Center, 713 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 WHAT: Join us to sample the best chili from local eateries! Categories include ‘Best Veggie,’ ‘Best Meat,’ ‘Spiciest,’ ‘Most Unique,’ and ‘Best Overall,’ with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. Enjoy […]
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