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About 14 million children in the US are not getting enough to eat. New research informed by current Census data has found unprecedented levels of food insecure children in the U.S. during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Stark racial disparities emerge as families struggle to get enough food. This article details current racial disparities in the rates of food security among American families.
To Help Recover From COVID-19, We Need Universal Free School Meals. School meals provide critical help for food insecurity among children, a problem that has worsened as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic.
Kraft Heinz and Kellogg temporarily halt some child-focused ads during pandemic. As more education moves online than ever before, digital marketing practices that aim to sell unhealthy food to kids through online learning platforms is being called into question.
Vermont just banned food waste in trash. Here's how it works. Read more about Vermont's ambitious plan to eliminate household food waste, which includes support and education about composting and food waste reduction.