food insecurity

Herrera was one of dozens of families who came by car, foot and ride share on Wednesday to pick up bulk groceries to sustain them over the winter break.

Hunger is one of the most urgent — yet hidden — crises facing the nation. In this special episode of All Things Considered, a look at how food insecurity has been exacerbated by the coronavirus.

Students and teachers have a rough start with virtual schooling. The U.S. post office is falling behind. Plus new medical marijuana products could cause business in the industry to soar. And, a novel idea for feeding people in need.

Students and teachers have a rough start with virtual schooling. The U.S. post office is falling behind. Plus new medical marijuana products could cause business in the industry to soar. And, a novel idea for feeding people in need.

Broward County Public Schools has paused its weekly meal distributions, taking a weeks-long break from handing out free breakfasts and lunches to families…

As most of the state — minus Broward, Miami-Dade and Palm-Beach Counties — starts to reopen Monday, visiting senior living centers and longterm care…

One million emergency meals distributed.Miami-Dade County Public Schools touted reaching this surreal milestone in a tweet on Thursday, after weeks of…

The holiday of Passover begins at sundown on Wednesday. It is a time to be with family and friends, and to tell the Biblical story of the Jewish people's…

Kevin Monterola tries to make his groceries stretch every month. He works part-time as a concert lighting technician and when his gigs dry up, one of the…

Staff at the regional food bank, Feeding South Florida, are working extra hours and housing extra volunteers ahead of the Thanksgiving holiday. This week…

For people who don't have consistent access to food, the effects of Hurricane Dorian could linger for weeks.Floridians who were scheduled to receive…

Five years ago, a mobile food pantry started delivering fresh, healthy food to parents at one elementary school in Hollywood. Then, it went to three.Now,…