Food Security & Access

AHFFI
"USDA Expands Healthy Food Financing Initiative to Local and Regional Partnerships"
Article via Americas Healthy Food Financing Initiative
The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) is expanding the Healthy Food Financing Initiative (HFFI) program to include public-private partnerships. US... Learn More
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"Federal grant will bring farmers' produce to New Hampshire schools"
Blog via WMUR
More than 40 school districts in New Hampshire might see a change in their cafeteria menus this year thanks to a first-of-its-kind program. A U.S. Dep... Learn More
New Hampshire Bulletin
"New data shows hunger is a ‘really big issue’ for LGBTQ+ people in state, region"
Article via the New Hampshire Bulletin
In New Hampshire, the most recent data from the Williams Institute on Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Law and Public Policy reveals 29 percent ... Learn More
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"Monadnock Farm and Community Coalition (MFCC) fund receives $25k to purchase locally produced food for distribution on mobile food pantry"
Press Release via Monadnock Farm & Community Coalition
Monadnock farmers and food insecure households will benefit from a generous donation from the You Have Our Trust Fund, a donor-advised fund at the NH ... Learn More
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"Rep. Annie Kuster Chairs Food System Meeting at Hanover Co-op: Topics range from food and nutrition to mental health services for farmers"
Press Release via Co-op Food Stores
This week, Congresswoman Annie Kuster (NH-02) met with Hanover Co-op Food Stores and agriculture representatives to tour the cooperative's Lebanon loc... Learn More
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Call for Partners! New Hampshire's SNAP Outreach Program
The New Hampshire Food Bank has been awarded the state contract for implementing the NH SNAP Outreach Plan. The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Prog... Learn More
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Gather Partnership: A Tradition of Giving, Ford
Post via GATHER
Portsmouth Ford’s support of Gather started in 2014 with a small cardboard box in the dealership’s show room. Both employees and customers would bring... Learn More
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Northwest Food Hub Network – The First Year A Case Study Prepared by Local Food Marketplace
Case Study by Local Food Marketplace
How did local food producers in the Pacific Northwest get their fruits and veggies into 151 school districts across the state of Montana? Learn More
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The State of Prison Food in New England, a new policy report
Report via Center for Agriculture and Food Systems at Vermont Law and Graduate School, in collaboration with Farm to Institution New England
In the midst of budget cuts and other obstacles facing state-run prisons, food is under-prioritized. From sourcing, quality, and safety, to dining env... Learn More
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For students facing food insecurity, NH colleges work to fill need
Article via The Keene Sentinel
When Keene State College’s food pantry first opened in 2017, The Hungry Owl would offer only nonperishable foods. Learn More