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Military families facing food insecurity in the U.S.
NBC News· 2025-08-02 04:00
Almost everyone in this food line is either an active duty service member or married to one. Twice a week just outside of Fort Hood, Texas, the Armed Services YMCA holds a free food distribution for the military community. And every week, there are more families in the line than food to serve.>> Lately, it's just been we've been having to use it a lot often. >> Shantel Mloud's husband is an E7 Sergeant first class, and she has a part-time job that lets her work from home. on paper, >> you would think y'all ...
IRC sounds alarm over starvation in Gaza #gaza #foodcrisis #israel #politics #us
Bloomberg Television· 2025-07-25 23:17
In Gaza, there are 2.1% million people and that entire population is classified at what we call acute food insecurity. Um, that means that everyone in Gaza struggles to find food to feed themselves and their family on a daily basis. Now, of the 2.1%, 1 million people are at a higher level of food insecurity and half a million of them are classed at the very highest level on the international scale, which is famine-like conditions.Really important to remember these numbers are a lagging indicator. So they in ...
IRC Sounds Alarm Over Crisis in Gaza
Bloomberg Television· 2025-07-25 22:17
Can you give us some context here so that we can understand the numbers. How many people in the conflict zone are currently at risk when it does come to starvation. Thanks for having me on, Taylor.So in Gaza, there are 2.1% million people. And that entire population is classified as what we call acute food insecurity. And that means that everyone in Gaza struggles to find food to feed themselves and their family on a daily basis.Now, all of the 2.11% million people are on a higher level of food insecurity, ...
Colonisation to Corruption | Vihaan Abhinand | TEDxDiscovery College Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-07-17 16:11
This is Kenya. 50 million people live there. Yet one in three go to bed hungry.This is William Rudo, Kenya's president. He's reported to own multiple high value properties such as hotels, villas, and mansions. Each of them are valued at millions of dollars.This is Teter Baguso, William Oliv, and Bola Ahmed. All three of them have net worths at over $100 million. And these are their countries, Equatorial, Guinea, Azar, Bayan, and Nigeria.All three of these countries face rampant food insecurity, poverty, and ...
Uber Welcomes New Retailers to its SNAP EBT Program
Prnewswire· 2025-07-16 12:00
Core Insights - Uber Eats has expanded its grocery and convenience selection for consumers using SNAP benefits, now including retailers like Wegmans, Gopuff, and Family Dollar [1][2] - The initiative aims to enhance food accessibility and support communities in need, allowing eligible customers to order groceries through the Uber Eats app [2][5] - The expansion provides access to tens of thousands of new stores for SNAP recipients, facilitating healthier food choices [5] Company Initiatives - Uber Eats is committed to increasing the number of retailers accepting SNAP EBT payments, with plans to onboard more merchants in the future [2][4] - The app now features a SNAP icon for easier browsing of SNAP-enabled retailers and grocery items [6] - EBT cardholders can benefit from promotional offers, including $0 Delivery Fee on their first three SNAP-eligible orders and a limited-time free trial of Uber One [6] Retailer Participation - A comprehensive list of U.S. retailers now accepting SNAP EBT benefits through Uber Eats includes major chains and local grocers, enhancing the service's reach [3][4] - The initiative is supported by Forage, a payments company that enables merchants to accept SNAP EBT payments, emphasizing the importance of technology in facilitating access to food [5][8] Social Impact - The expansion is seen as a vital step in addressing food insecurity and fostering inclusive communities, particularly for those lacking reliable transportation [4][5] - Uber's mission aligns with creating opportunities through movement, aiming to connect people with essential services [7]
A Sustainable Future | Ruth Gelaye | TEDxWJHS Youth
TEDx Talks· 2025-06-30 16:59
What if I told you that the leftovers on four planes are leading the push towards climate change. While we often don't think about hold waste on a daily basis, it's more connected to our lives than we realize. According to the United Nations School of Courts, approximately onethird of food produced is wasted while 828 million people go to bed hungry every night.Yet at the same time, the fossil fuel industry produces 36.8% million metric tons of carbon dioxide annually. These three crises, food waste, food i ...
Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security Awards $60,000 in Scholarships to Shed Light on Food Insecurity in Canada
Prnewswire· 2025-06-04 11:00
Group 1: Scholarships and Research Support - Maple Leaf Foods and the Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security announced the 2025/26 Maple Leaf Board Scholarships in Food Insecurity, awarding a total of $60,000 to four scholars [1][2] - Each recipient, including Masters and Doctoral candidates, will receive a $15,000 scholarship to support their research on food insecurity in Canada [2] - The scholarship program has supported 21 students since its inception in 2020, focusing on research that addresses food insecurity [3] Group 2: Research Focus Areas - Rachel Blais will examine the nonprofit sector's role in addressing food insecurity in Iqaluit and develop community-led recommendations for poverty reduction [6] - Gabrielle Jacob will measure differences in food insecurity rates among marginalized populations and analyze changes over time with food bank usage [6] - Sylvia Odhiambo will investigate the relationship between immigration status, trauma/mental disorders, and food insecurity [6] - Michaela Tokarski will analyze the impact of the Ottawa Food Bank's decision to reduce food distribution by 20-50% on clients and member agencies [6] Group 3: Organizational Goals and Commitment - The Maple Leaf Centre for Food Security aims to reduce food insecurity in Canada by 50% by 2030 and advocates for critical public policies [4] - The Centre invests in knowledge building and programs to enhance the capacity of communities to achieve sustainable food security [4] - Maple Leaf Foods is a leading protein company with approximately 13,500 employees, operating in Canada, the U.S., and Asia [5]