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Nov 14, 2025, 08:46 ET Urban Growers Collective Named a Winner in the 24th Annual Chicago Innovation Awards
Green Era Campus. Chicago's South and West Side communities have long faced food insecurity, unemployment and environmental harm from environmental waste and pollution. UGC's innovative solution transformed a 9-acre vacant brownfield into a
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Nov 13, 2025, 10:42 ET HINGE Early Education Advisors and BOOST by HINGE Recognized by Stevie Awards for Women in Business
organization dedicated to supporting private preschool teachers through personal financial hardships, from medical crises to housing instability and food insecurity. Raising more than $500,000 and helping more than 200 teachers to date, BOOST is keeping early educators in the jobs they love, doing the work
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Nov 13, 2025, 09:48 ET Scholarship America Donates Event Meals to Support College Students Facing Food Insecurity
Catering, will provide hundreds of fresh meals to students navigating food insecurity during finals season. Nationally, it's estimated that 23% of college students face some form of food insecurity, and 1.1 million are recipients of SNAP assistance. "Our
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Nov 12, 2025, 23:19 ET UN Global Compact Calls for Private Sector to Respond and Accelerate the Implementation of the Newly Submitted Nationally Determined Contributions
economy with the 1.5°C goal. At a moment when climate impacts are intensifying and costs of inaction are rising — from food insecurity to insurance losses — the forum reaffirmed 1.5˚C as the non-negotiable benchmark and highlighted the urgent need for a quantum leap in ambition
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Nov 12, 2025, 22:56 ET UN Global Compact Calls for Private Sector to Respond and Accelerate the Implementation of the Newly Submitted Nationally Determined Contributions
economy with the 1.5°C goal. At a moment when climate impacts are intensifying and costs of inaction are rising — from food insecurity to insurance losses — the forum reaffirmed 1.5˚C as the non-negotiable benchmark and highlighted the urgent need for a quantum leap in ambition
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Nov 12, 2025, 18:27 ET r4 Technologies Donates Smart Food AI Program to Help States Feed SNAP Beneficiaries
getting-food-to-mouths problem," Breitenbach said. "Each year, 250 million pounds of fresh food are thrown away while families struggle unnecessarily with food insecurity. At its heart, this isn't a political problem or a supply issue. It's a logistics problem that our Smart Food Program is perfectly suited to fix."
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Nov 12, 2025, 12:48 ET New Colorado Pilot Program Integrates Food and Hygiene Support for Families in Need
-- A first-of-its-kind pilot program launching across seven Western Slope pantries will integrate hygiene essentials into food distribution. As food insecurity continues to rise across Colorado and families face tough choices between putting food on the table or meeting other basic needs, Justice Necessary
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Nov 12, 2025, 07:00 ET Feeding Families Foundation Expands Parent Plate Program to Boston Children's Hospital
Nov. 12, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding Families Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to eliminating hospital food insecurity for caregivers of critically ill children, is proud to announce its new collaboration with Boston Children's Hospital to provide free meals for
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Nov 11, 2025, 12:44 ET Capstone Strategic Launches Sixth Annual "Capstone Cares" Food Drive to Support the Capital Area Food Bank
The Capital Area Food Bank plays a year-round role in addressing food insecurity and its root causes across the region. Each year, the organization provides more than 60 million meals through a network of over 400
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Nov 11, 2025, 10:00 ET Culver's Concretes for a Cause Fundraiser Returns Nov. 17-21 to Support Local Food Banks
Mixer® sold will help fight food insecurity across the U.S. PRAIRIE DU SAC, Wis., Nov. 11, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Food insecurity continues to impact millions of
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Nov 11, 2025, 09:48 ET Cohen Veterans Network Helps Combat Food Insecurity Among Military Families Across 22 Communities Nationwide
demand due to the ongoing government shutdown, exacerbating an already critical issue of food insecurity among military families. In 2023, 27.7% of currently serving military families experienced food insecurity, up from 23.3% in 2021, according to a survey by the Military Family Advisory Network. While
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Nov 10, 2025, 14:53 ET Riviana Foods and California Association of Food Banks Team Up to Fight Hunger with Second Annual "Jars of Hope" Initiative
Riviana's RiceSelect® brand is partnering with the California Association of Food Banks (CAFB) to help families across the state facing food insecurity. For every two RiceSelect® jars purchased at participating retailers across California during the initiative,
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Nov 10, 2025, 10:25 ET Harris Teeter Announces Continued Growth with New Stores in Key Markets
Consistent with Harris Teeter's mission to enrich the communities it serves, each store will establish partnerships with local food banks to address food insecurity and ensure neighbors have access to nutritious meals. This commitment builds Harris Teeter's longstanding dedication to hunger relief, a cornerstone
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Nov 10, 2025, 09:58 ET Fresh Thyme Market Strengthens Mission to Nourish Every Table
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., Nov. 10, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As food insecurity and limited access continues to affect families across the country,
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Nov 07, 2025, 14:22 ET Carolina Complete Health and Centene Foundation Make $200,000 Investment to Help Tackle Food Insecurity in North Carolina
Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a strategic and timely investment aimed at addressing food insecurity across North Carolina. This initiative comes as millions of Americans face increasing challenges in accessing nutritious meals due to recent disruptions
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Nov 07, 2025, 11:00 ET Gates Foundation Announces New Commitment for Smallholder Farmers on the Frontlines of Extreme Weather
produce one-third of the world's food but face mounting climate threats. Without greater adaptation investment, these shocks will continue to drive food insecurity and reverse hard-won gains against poverty. World Bank research shows that targeted adaptation investments could boost GDP,
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Nov 07, 2025, 11:00 ET Gates Foundation Announces New Commitment for Smallholder Farmers on the Frontlines of Extreme Weather
produce one-third of the world's food but face mounting climate threats. Without greater adaptation investment, these shocks will continue to drive food insecurity and reverse hard-won gains against poverty. World Bank research shows that targeted adaptation investments could boost GDP,
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Nov 07, 2025, 08:34 ET Veteran B. J. Steele Donates 10% of Book Proceeds to Food Banks and Veterans' Causes This Holiday Season
Billionaire Boss Series and The Secret Series brings readers a mix of love, resilience, and redemption—all while helping real people facing food insecurity. The initiative supports essential programs that provide meals for seniors, veterans, and families in need. With each purchase,
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Nov 07, 2025, 08:03 ET Texans Credit Union and its CEO receive top honors in The Dallas Morning News' 2025 Top Workplaces
employee-led initiative, Texans Credit Union contributes more than 880 volunteer hours and thousands of dollars annually to local nonprofits focused on food insecurity, domestic violence prevention, youth causes, veterans support, and animal care. Now in its 17th year, The Dallas Morning
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Nov 06, 2025, 15:18 ET Kroger's Freshgiving Meal Returns
Give Back The Kroger Family of Companies invites customers to join in their mission to fight food insecurity. From now until January 1, customers in participating divisions will have the opportunity to round up their purchases to the nearest dollar with
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Nov 06, 2025, 14:01 ET Meridian Health Plan of Illinois and Centene Foundation Give $300,000 to Food Pantries to Help Tackle Food Insecurity in Illinois
Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a strategic and timely investment aimed at addressing food insecurity across Illinois. This initiative comes as millions of Americans face increasing challenges in accessing nutritious food due to recent disruptions
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Nov 06, 2025, 13:26 ET Superior HealthPlan and Centene Foundation Make $400,000 Investment to Help Tackle Food Insecurity in Texas
Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), today announced a strategic and timely investment aimed at addressing food insecurity across Texas. This initiative comes as millions of Americans face increasing challenges in accessing nutritious meals due to recent disruptions
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Nov 06, 2025, 12:26 ET The Save Mart Companies and Keurig Dr Pepper Launch Friends Feeding Friends Hunger Relief Campaign with $120K Corporate Match
FoodMaxx stores across California and Western Nevada, this year's campaign arrives at a critical moment as families face economic hardship and rising food insecurity. The Save Mart Companies and Keurig Dr Pepper have committed a combined $120,000 in matching donations to amplify shopper generosity and support
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Nov 06, 2025, 11:49 ET Goodwill NYNJ Responds to SNAP Disruption with Emergency Support for Community and Staff
to employment and empower individuals who are working or looking for work," said Katy Gaul-Stigge, President & CEO of Goodwill NYNJ. "Food insecurity affects mental health, job stability, and overall well-being. We are committed to ensuring no talent is left behind—and that means standing shoulder
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Nov 06, 2025, 11:28 ET United Way of Greater Newark (UWGN) Launches Fund for Families Impacted by the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program Suspension and Federal Employee Furloughs
of United Way of Greater Newark. "Food is a basic human necessity; no one should have to go hungry because they can't afford it. The impact of food insecurity is especially severe for those with diabetes, who can face life-threatening complications when they don't have consistent access to food."
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