Food Insecurity

An increasing number of Ohio farmers markets are accepting SNAP benefits, formerly known as food stamps. It’s an effort to increase access to fresh, locally grown produce.

Lisa Hamler-Fugitt with the Ohio Association of Foodbanks is not happy with changes the Senate Finance Committee made to the proposal the House passed.

Plans for the space are still taking shape, but Mid-Ohio Food Collective envisions a production kitchen so they can serve hot meals, health services and more.

Cincinnati Bengals quarterback Joe Burrow recently launched the Joe Burrow Foundation. The non-profit builds on his efforts to address food insecurity and childhood mental health beyond Ohio.

Both countries are huge suppliers of grains and other essential foods. And with widespread hunger and high food prices already, the war couldn't have come at a worse time.

Higher prices at the supermarket are forcing families to adjust their shopping or seek help from food banks. However, food banks are also feeling the pinch as well. We’ll look at how this will impact families, food banks and supermarkets as we approach the holiday eating season.

Higher prices at the supermarket are forcing families to adjust their shopping or seek help from food banks. However, food banks are also feeling the pinch as well. We’ll look at how this will impact families, food banks and supermarkets as we approach the holiday eating season.

COSI and Children’s Hunger Alliance gave hundreds of science-learning kits and free meals to 125 students on Thursday, as part of an effort to keep kids engaged and fed during spring break.

Kate Leone of Feeding America and Emily Slazer of Second Harvest Food Bank in New Orleans describe the acute challenges food banks are facing as they try to feed the rising ranks of the hungry.

College students often struggle to make ends meet, and food insecurity is more common on campus than you might think. Now it could be even more challenging for some to get food stamps.