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Soil is, well, as old as dirt, right? So why all of a sudden is it in the spotlight when it comes to growing healthy food and beautiful landscapes? Experts are better understanding the relationship between the biology and nutrients present in soil with the health of plants and ultimately, the health of our bodies. […]
Since 1995, chefs throughout the nation have held events bringing awareness to the problems of childhood hunger. October 16th, as World Hunger Day, was adopted as Childhood Hunger Day by the professional culinarians of the American Culinary Federation, the nation’s largest organization for chefs and cooks. The ACF Chef & Child Foundation is the philanthropic […]
Grant to help fight child hunger and support Backpack/Pediatric Pantry programs The FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties recently received a $75,000 grant from Our Family Foundation by Stop & Shop as part of their new three-year Fighting Child Hunger initiative to increase access to healthy, nutritious food for children in need of healthier diets. […]
The FoodBank has received a $225,000 three year grant from Our Family Foundation, the charitable arm of Stop & Shop New York Metro, to reduce child hunger in our region by improving access to nutritional food for low-income families with children. This new program, titled Healthy Nutrition for Kids, will entail the following activities: […]
By Lauren Wanko Correspondent Students at Hugh J. Boyd Junior Elementary summer school are chowing down on their free sandwich and snacks. “I like the sandwich part because it’s my favorite,” said 6-year-old Adrianna Toler. The Seaside Heights school participates in the federally funded Summer Food Service Program, which provides up to two meals a […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture presented a certificate of appreciation to the FoodBank of Monmouth and Ocean Counties in recognition of its outstanding Summer Food Service Program. Cherrie M. Walker, coordinator of the Summer Food Service Program for the New Jersey Department of Agriculture, presented the award. Summer can often be a Season of Hunger […]