It’s not just oil and gas. The Strait of Hormuz blockage is rattling another vital commodity “I'm a lot more concerned about the current crisis than I was when Russia-Ukraine happened four years ago,” one fund manager told CNBC.

From Louisville to Pikeville, rising grocery prices 📈🥫 are becoming the norm. Supply disruptions abroad mean fewer stable options at home. Families in KY can’t afford another wave of food inflation.
#KYFoodPrices #CostOfLiving #FoodAccess
#HungerCrisis #ProtectTheFuture
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Assembly committee advances bill to fund grocery access and limit food deserts The Assembly Agriculture Committee voted to send AB 1674 to the Housing and Community Development Committee after witnesses and members debated a provision that could condition housing approvals on preserving grocery-store space; the author pledged to work with opponents on amendments.

A groundbreaking bill aimed at tackling food deserts in California is on the table, promising to safeguard grocery access in communities at risk of losing their local stores due to redevelopment.

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#CA #CitizenPortal #CommunitySupport #HousingDevelopment #FoodAccess

Check out our Mobile Grocery program! Citymeals brings the food pantry directly to the doors of older New Yorkers in need, helping them access fresh produce and essential groceries without ever having to leave home. 💙

#Citymeals #MobileGrocery #OlderNewYorkers #FoodAccess #NYCFoodHelp

A Food Bank rescues, sorts, and distributes safe food through structured food logistics and clear food safety standards. This helps strengthen food security and safe access to food in vulnerable communities.
https://agapehands.org/food-bank/

#FoodBank #FoodSecurity #FoodSafety #FoodAccess

Carrot Raisin Salad with Apples: A Bulk Recipe for Feeding a Crowd This carrot and raisin salad with apples is designed to feed a crowd using simple, package-level ingredients. Instead of measuring out small portions, we build the recipe around whole ingredients like...

Carrot Raisin Salad with Apples for a crowd. It uses package increments to prepare food in bulk, so 1 jar of mayonnaise, 1 3lb bag of apples, etc. If you need to make sides for a big gathering this makes 17-18 1/2lb deli containers

#foodaccess #foodsky 🍽️

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Cook County finance committee approves nearly $20 million for food, rental assistance and homelessness programs The Finance Committee approved a package of TIF and ARPA allocations totaling about $19.9 million to expand food distribution, extend court-based rental assistance, fund a homelessness problem-solving pool and sustain hotel-based sheltering. Commissioners cited looming SNAP rule changes as a primary driver.

Cook County is stepping up with nearly $20 million to combat food insecurity, support rental assistance, and prevent homelessness as federal SNAP rule changes loom.

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#CookCounty #IL #CitizenPortal #HomelessnessPrevention #RentalAssistance #CookCountyHousing #FoodAccess

Community-led efforts to find solutions are growing in response to more grocery store closures in Milwaukee.

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By PrincessSafiya Byers
#Grassroots #FoodAccess #Milwaukee #LocalNews

Not All Measures Are the Same: How Food Access Indicators Differ and Why That Matters This brief clarifies important distinctions among food access measures that are frequently treated as interchangeable, and it is part of a series being publi…

With household #foodaccess being a key indicator of well-being and a factor in understanding economic hardship, nutrition, and health, new #research clarifies important distinctions among food access measures that are frequently treated as interchangeable.

Celebrating a great day in Sacramento as the community came together to break ground on the new Planting Justice and Three Sisters Gardens site at the former City Tree Nursery.🪴

#UrbanAgriculture #FoodAccess

Celebrating a great day in Sacramento as the community came together to break ground on the new Planting Justice and Three Sisters Gardens site at the former City Tree Nursery.🪴

#UrbanAgriculture #FoodAccess

#TeamAshby was honored to visit the Blackwell Food Distribution in Historic Oak Park.

Thank you to the dedicated volunteers and organizers who continue to show up week after week to make sure no one in our community goes hungry.

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#CommunityStrong #FoodAccess

Hearty Lentil Meatloaf: A Vegetarian Cast Iron Meatloaf Recipe This lentil meatloaf is really a meatloaf only by name and appearance. The recipe itself contains no meat at all and is completely vegetarian, and with a few small adjustments it can also be made glut...

A hearty lentil meatloaf made in cast iron. Lentils turn simple pantry ingredients into a filling, sliceable main dish that scales well for a crowd. This recipe is vegetarian and gluten free!

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#foodaccess #foodsky 🍽️ #glutenfree

How Community Foundations Are Addressing Rising Hunger in the U.S. Three community foundations share what they’re doing to alleviate hunger and offer lessons on what other funders can do.

Three community foundations share what they’re doing to alleviate hunger and offer lessons on what other funders can do.

Martha Ramirez(@martharamirez.bsky.social) Reports: tinyurl.com/4t3w4ue7

#FoodInsecurity #HungerRelief #CommunityFoundations #FoodAccess #FoodJustice #AntiHunger #Philanthropy

The freezer aisle can support balanced meals. Frozen vegetables, fruit, fish, and grains add flexibility and cut prep time. Access and consistency matter in nutrition.
#RealWorldNutrition #FoodAccess

House advances DES continuation after floor fight over SNAP and eligibility reforms The Arizona House on March 3 advanced House Bill 27-28, a continuation of the Department of Economic Security (DES), after an extended floor fight over amendments touching SNAP eligibility, verification and work requirements. Lawmakers voted to move the amended bill out of committee and later passed it on third reading.

The Arizona House just passed a controversial bill impacting SNAP eligibility, sparking fierce debate over the future of public benefits during a critical affordability crisis.

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#AZ #ArizonaDES #CitizenPortal #PublicBenefits #EconomicSecurity #FoodAccess

How do disasters disrupt our food supply chains? wfpc.sanford.duke.edu/podcasts/the... #disasters #BetsyAlbright #Resilience #sustainability #equity #publicmanagement #environment #agroeconomics #socialinfrastructure #foodaccess #environmentstressors #policysolutions #mutualaid #marginalization

We operate 98 #urbanfarm sites & #foodaccess programs across #NYC. In 2025, 903 people joined S:US Urban Farms®, and we harvested 14,000 lbs of produce—equal to 11,600 meals. We also launched a partnership with Rescuing Leftover Cuisine to deliver surplus food to our programs weekly.

Local farmers and CCSD join forces to put fresh food on school lunch trays South Carolina farmers and Charleston County School District are partnering to bring fresh, locally grown fruits, vegetables and more to student cafeterias.

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#charleston #chsnews #lowcountry #southcarolina
#education #health #healtyfood #foodaccess #schools #farms #students #children #ccsd #nonprofit

Canadian food sources are vital, as is food preservation.
Local farmers, including advances in vertical farming, will hopefully see plenty of new opportunities over the years.

At the same time, I'd love to see investment in community gardens in all provinces.

#FoodSecurity #FoodAccess

Join SAME Café in celebrating healthy food access for all at their annual SAME Table Celebration this Thursday, March 5! 🎉

🎫 Tickets are available for purchase here: https://events.humanitix.com/same-table-celebration

#WeBackTheFax #EastColfax #ColfaxAvenue #SAMETable #FoodAccess #Community

Leran Minc, Director of Public Policy at @projectbread.org, discussing about the importance of the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which serves 1 in 7 Massachusetts residents #PolicyTALKS

#SNAP #foodaccess #mapoli

#Foodaccess is a systems issue — and sustainable solutions require community-led design.

Westside Market nonprofit outlines $70 million transformation, asks city for $783,000 operating subsidy while council presses equity and projection questions Cleveland Public Market Corporation executive director Rosemary Mudry told the Council finance committee the Westside Market has secured major financing and raised philanthropy for a $70 million transformation but still needs $12 million in fundraising and a $783,000 operating subsidy from the city; council members questioned projection realism and equity for East Side neighborhoods.

Cleveland's Westside Market is on the brink of a $70 million transformation, but city support is crucial to ensure its thriving future amid equity concerns.

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#ClevelandCuyahogaCounty #OH #CommunityEngagement #CitizenPortal #EquityInvestment #ClevelandMarkets #FoodAccess

Queens nonprofits and community groups urge borough funding for food access, senior services, and youth programs More than 70 community groups and nonprofits testified at the borough hearing, requesting discretionary expense or capital funding for food distribution, senior services, legal aid, workforce programs, and youth education. Requests ranged from $5,000 grants to multi‑million capital asks.

Dozens of Queens nonprofits are rallying for essential funding to sustain vital community programs, from workforce training to senior services, highlighting the urgent need for support.

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#QueensBoroughQueensCounty #NY #QueensNonprofits #CitizenPortal #FoodAccess #SeniorServices

Landlord group warns Section 3 of H.537 could create conflicts, urges clearer rules on tenant gardens Angela Zajkowski, director of the Vermont Landlords Association, told the House committee that Section 3 of H.537 — which permits container gardens approved by landlords — needs clearer language to let landlords manage hazards, allow deposits, or remediate damage without immediately resorting to eviction.

Vermont's new gardening bill could sow discord between landlords and tenants if not clarified—are we risking property rights in the name of food security?

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#VT #TenantRights #CitizenPortal #VermontLandlords #HousingPolicy #FoodAccess

Canned foods can be nutrient dense and cost effective. Many are preserved close to harvest, helping retain vitamins and minerals. They reduce prep time and food waste while supporting balanced meals.
#RealWorldNutrition #FoodAccess

Food environment transitions in southern Africa-impact on dietary patterns How different social groups access food and the agri-food policies shape experiences in Zambia.

Open to all and includes a 10 minute Q&A session with the audience, so get your questions ready 🖊️

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#Webinar #Zambia #FoodSystems #FoodAccess #AgriFood #Policy

Newton County pauses new convenience-store approvals to curb clustering The county adopted an emergency moratorium on new convenience-store (C-store) applications in unincorporated Newton County after planners reported 16 active land‑disturbance permits and residents urged protections for neighborhood retail mix and food access.

Newton County has hit pause on new convenience store applications to tackle community concerns over retail clustering and promote healthier grocery options.

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#NewtonCounty #GA #CitizenPortal #PublicSafety #NewtonCountyRetail #CommunityPlanning #FoodAccess

Illinois Local Food Infrastructure Grant More information coming! The Local Food Infrastructure Grant Act created the Local Food Infrastructure Grant Program for the development of local food processing, aggregation and distribution. Startin...

Are you looking for local food funding? Check this out! #Illinois #FoodAccess

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Bill would bar property covenants that keep groceries, pharmacies out of communities, sponsors say Sponsors and stakeholders told the Senate Business Committee HB 2294 would prohibit new private covenants that restrict the use of property for grocery stores or pharmacies, with limited exceptions for prior agreements and short, time‑limited relocation protections; retailers urged tightening language for retail centers.

A groundbreaking bill in Washington aims to eliminate restrictive property covenants that keep grocery stores and pharmacies out of communities, ensuring everyone has access to fresh food!

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#WA #CitizenPortal #RetailEconomy #CommunitySupport #FoodAccess