food insecuity

At $7.03 billion, lawmakers fully funded a federal program that supports new mothers and babies. Policy experts had been anticipating a $1 billion funding shortfall.

A proposal aimed at helping what are known as “food recovery” programs, such as food banks, get discounted prices for fresh foods moved forward in the Florida House, with lawmakers looking at a pilot program to help curb food insecurity in the state.

Buddy System MIA opened its 10th community fridge in Miami-Dade. The vibrant fridge catches peoples' eyes and starts a conversation about food insecurity.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis and one of his Democratic gubernatorial challengers, state Agriculture Commissioner Nikki Fried, are butting heads over...

The statewide chapter of No Kid Hungry, a national organization tackling childhood food insecurity, has seen more requests for grants to support transporting food directly to students and families.

The report from the Annie E. Casey Foundation looks at several factors such as income levels, education and access to healthcare.

President Biden is pushing Congress to pour another $1.9 trillion into the COVID-ravaged economy. In the meantime, his top economic adviser says, he plans to bump up food stamp benefits.

The federal government has yet to approve plans in most states for giving out money that was authorized in October.

The City of Riviera Beach has partnered with Palm Beach Harvest Food Bank to address food insecurity. People living in disadvantaged areas will have…