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food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices

Nov
10
US food banks struggle to feed hungry amid surging prices OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — U.S. food banks already dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face a new challenge — surging food prices and supply chain issues walloping the nation. AP NEWS

OAKLAND, Calif. (AP) — U.S. food banks already dealing with increased demand from families sidelined by the pandemic now face a new challenge — surging food prices and supply chain issues walloping the nation.

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At least 85 percent of the world’s population has been affected by human-induced climate change-- new study

Oct
12
At least 85 percent of the world’s population has been affected by human-induced climate change, new study shows Researchers used machine learning to analyze more than 100,000 studies of weather events and found that four-fifths of the world’s land area has suffered impacts linked to global warming. Washington Post
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Pandemic related supply chain issues, labor shortages undermine school lunch programs

Oct
01
New crisis hits schools: Food and labor shortages caused by pandemic "Between this and the delta variant and so many other things, it's almost worse than the previous year." NBC News

Debilitating supply chain disruptions have upended the beginning of the school year for districts across the country as food shortages force officials to find creative ways to adequately feed children.  ...

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Nearly a fourth of U.S families face food challenges amid the pandemic, poll shows

Sep
24
Many hurdles for families with food challenges, poll shows WASHINGTON (AP) — Many Americans struggling to feed their families over the past pandemic year say they have had difficulty figuring out how to get help and had trouble finding healthy foods they can afford. AP NEWS
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Study shows safety net helped prevent widespread hunger during the pandemic

Sep
09
New federal study shows safety net helped prevent widespread hunger during the pandemic U.S. Agriculture Department releases first complete government calculation of 2020 hunger surge, revealing the success of pandemic safety net programs. Laura Reiley Washington Post
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Administration raises food stamp benefits by historic 27%

Aug
16
Historic increase in food stamp benefits is on the way | CNN Politics Food stamp benefits will jump 27% above pre-pandemic levels, on average, starting in October -- the largest increase in the program's history, the Biden administration announced Monday. Tami Luhby
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World hunger, malnutrition soared last year mostly due to COVID-19 - U.N. agencies report

Jul
12
World hunger, malnutrition soared last year mostly due to COVID-19 - U.N. agencies World hunger and malnutrition levels worsened dramatically last year, with most of the increase likely due to the COVID-19 pandemic, according to a multi-agency United Nations (U.N.) report published on Monday. Maytaal Angel Reuters
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Webinar: Drones for use by first responders in emergencies, Wed, Jun 30, 2021, 3:00 PM EDT

Jun
29
Mapping Drone Operators for a National Disaster Response Network This session will discuss the Global Public Safety Drone Database & Map and how to join the national disaster response network. Homeland Security Today Eventbrite
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ANALYSIS: Black and Hispanic Americans Suffer Most in Biggest US Decline in Life Expectancy Since WWII

Jun
24
Black and Hispanic Americans Suffer Most in Biggest US Decline in Life Expectancy Since WWII The pandemic will undermine Americans’ health for years. Even those not infected by the coronavirus could suffer health problems related to poverty, job loss, eviction — or all of the above.… khnlizszabo Kaiser Health News

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Pandemic has fueled eating disorders among teens, adults

May
23
Pandemic has fueled eating disorder surge in teens, adults Many hospital beds are full. Waiting lists for outpatient treatment are bulging. And teens and adults seeking help for eating disorders are often finding it takes months to get an appointment. The pandemic created treacherous conditions for eating disorders, leading to a surge of new cases and relapses that is not abating as restrictions are loosened and COVID-19 cases subside in many places, doctors and other specialists say. AP NEWS
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