Federal Nutrition Assistance Program Participation May Save Money on Healthcare Expenditures
November 22, 2017By Rachel Greene, B.A. and Susan Blumenthal, M.D. Thanksgiving is a festive time with family, friends, and food; yet, in 2016,… Read More
Food Insecurity Declines, But 1 In 7 Americans Still Hungry
November 7, 2016By Susan Blumenthal, M.D. and Mariana Zindel The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) recently released its annual report on the… Read More
Guide to Improve Food Options at Corner Stores Published by USDA
June 10, 2016The USDA recently published the Healthy Corner Stores Guide to improve access to healthy foods for residents of low-income neighborhoods,… Read More
2015 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee: Scientific Report
February 28, 2015In February 2015, the nation’s top health and nutrition experts submitted recommendations for dietary guidelines for Americans to the Secretaries… Read More
SNAP and the Farm Bill Budget Visualizer
May 2, 2012The U.S. Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry recently approved the Agriculture Reform, Food and Jobs Act of 2012,… Read More
Debunking Myths About Food Stamps
March 12, 2012Written in collaboration with Sejal Patel Food insecurity in America is a major public health concern that has increased significantly… Read More
“Eat Less. Give More. Go Halfsies.”
February 23, 2012With 925 million undernourished people in the world, hunger is the world’s number one health threat. Contrast this with the… Read More
SNAP to Health with Double Up Food Bucks
January 24, 2012by Dr. Oran B. Hesterman, President & CEO, Fair Food Network One way to create a healthier food environment for low-income… Read More
SNAP to Health!
December 2, 2011Hunger and food insecurity are major public health problems in America that have escalated dramatically in response to the current… Read More