United States

Frances Davidson, noted international expert in nutrition dies

by Margie Ferris Morris, Chair, WHES May 14, 2019

Frances Davidson, an international expert in nutrition passed away Sunday May 12, 2019 in Washington, DC after a sudden and severe brain aneurysm. Hunger Notes conducted an interview with Frances in 2012 after she retired from working with the Uni...

Iowa Youth Institute Encourages Students to Focus on World Hunger

by Roger Riley 13 WHO tv.com April 29, 2019

The Iowa Youth Institute held its eighth annual meeting at Iowa State University. The students spent part of the day in round table discussion with mentors from the community helping them to think about hunger issues from a global perspective....

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USDA launches pilot program allowing SNAP recipients to shop for groceries online

by Sarah Perez Tech Crunch April 20, 2019

During a two-year pilot program, those receiving SNAP (Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program) benefits — often referred to as “food stamps” — will be able to shop for groceries from online retailers, including Walmart, Amazon and, soon, S...

How going hungry affects children for their whole lives

by Chris Baraniuk Mosaic Science April 20, 2019

  • Food poverty is on the rise in rich countries. And evidence suggests the impact can last for years afterwards.
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Photo: UL Lafayette’s Campus Cupboard held a ribbon-cutting ceremony Thursday to mark its grand opening. From left are Trey Delcambre, a graduate student who manages the food pantry; Dr. Joseph Savoie, University president; Chandler Harris, Student Government [Doug Dugas/The Acadiana Advocate]

University of Louisiana food pantry is officially open for business, helping fight food insecurity

by Advocate Staff Report The Acadiana Advocate April 16, 2019

The University of Louisiana at Lafayette recently opened a food pantry to help fight food insecurity among students. Campus Cupboard is a free resource for students and staff who require short-term help to meet their food needs. The pantry began o...

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