Mar. 31—RICHFIELD — When Amber Kehler’s partner lost his job, she worried about paying bills for their family of five on her fast food restaurant earnings. The Coal Township mother of three young children heard that a Mount Pleasant Mills family was offering 200 free Easter dinners and baskets for children yet was reluctant to […]
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Kids make meals, deliver food to Fayette County community on Easter weekend
Two civic-minded kids held a free Easter dinner in Fayette County this weekend. Ellie and Enzo Carei, also called the “Little Eez” worked hard to offer a dinner of ham, potatoes, green beans and dessert to families in Uniontown. The kids said classmates and friends came to help out with their mission. “We see that […]
Maggot-infested meals being served inmates at Brooklyn federal jail, lawyers say
Brooklyn’s troubled federal jail has been serving maggot-infested beans to detainees, according to defense lawyers. The apparent barf-inducing food conditions at the Metropolitan Detention Center were detailed in a letter sent on behalf of Joseph Elias, a convicted arsonist who’s asking for time served after being held at the Sunset Park jail for more than […]
Meals on Wheels ride-alongs show state representative, others nonprofit’s impact on community
Mar. 21—State Rep. Natalie Figueroa was all smiles Wednesday morning as she, along with Meals on Wheels New Mexico staff members Madison Kalvert and Robin Morrison, loaded the back of a car with several meals set for delivery. Figueroa was invited by Meals on Wheels to ride along on a delivery route and took the […]
Charlotte chef launches farm-to-fridge vending machines stocked with take-and-bake meals
A farmers market favorite is making farm-to-table food more accessible in Charlotte. Thoughtful Baking Co. is launching farm-to-fridge vending machines that will be stocked with take-and-bake meals, quiche, small bites, and desserts — all made with locally grown ingredients. Vending machines will be at Birdsong Brewing at 1016 North Davidson Street and Traditions at 4317-A […]
March for Meals highlights area hunger issues
Mar. 11—Meals on Wheels North Central Texas serves three counties covering about 2,772 square miles and functions as the areas largest community supported service area providing roughly 1,000 meals to elderly and other residents in need, Development Director Lisa Deese said. The chapter, which started in Cleburne, serves Johnson, Ellis and Navarro counties. “And yet, […]
Kellogg’s CEO Tells Cash-Strapped Consumers That Cereal For Dinner Is A ‘Great’ Option — Meanwhile, Pepsi’s CEO Encourages Struggling Gen Zers To Make Meals Out Of Chips And Pretzels
In a recent push to adapt to changing consumer habits and economic pressures, major food conglomerates WK Kellogg Co. and PepsiCo Inc. are reimagining dinner plates across the nation. With grocery prices surging by 25% over the past four years, these companies suggest that traditional dinner options could take a backseat to more unconventional choices […]
US military aircraft drop thousands of meals into Gaza
US military C-130 cargo planes have dropped food and aid in pallets over Gaza, officials have said. The move comes two days after more than 100 Palestinians who had surged to pull goods off an aid convoy were killed during a chaotic encounter with Israeli troops. Three planes from Air Forces Central dropped 66 bundles […]
US military aircraft airdrop thousands of meals into Gaza in emergency humanitarian aid operation
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. military C-130 cargo planes on Saturday dropped food in pallets over Gaza, three U.S. officials said, two days after more than 100 Palestinians who had surged to pull goods off an aid convoy were killed during a chaotic encounter with Israeli troops. Three planes from Air Forces Central dropped 66 bundles […]
Food Lion Feeds, Feeding America donates meals in honor of Supermarket Associates Day
Thousands of meals were donated by Food Lion Feeds in honor of Supermarket Associates Day on Wednesday. MORE: Charlotte Hornets partner with Food Lion Feeds to give out Thanksgiving meals to families in need Since 2021, one million meals have been donated to longstanding Food Lion Feeds partner Feeding America, the country’s largest domestic hunger […]
Macray’s Seafood open for the season; pay it forward meals at Faneek’s: Fall River Eats
Not sure where to grab a bite to eat? With lots of options around the Fall River area, it can be difficult to choose. If you’re having a hard time, we’re here to help you narrow it down. We’ve compiled a list of meal deals, special events, and mouth-watering offerings at local eateries and markets […]
Why would Kansas lawmakers deny free or reduced-price meals to children in summer months?
Food insecurity is real. No matter how hard some people work, they just can’t get ahead. Underemployment, low wages, inconsistent hours, medical debt and other emergencies all make it hard for some families to make ends meet. These crises do not reflect an individual or their ability to succeed. More often than not, life throws […]