Food

Tamra Simmons discusses producing ‘Surviving R. Kelly’ and what’s next for her

ROLLING OUT — Tamra Simmons, executive producer of the Lifetime documentary series "Surviving R. Kelly,"  sits down with rolling out's "Cook it Out" show host Jae Davis to discuss her…

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Los Angeles Unified Opposes Change in SNAP Eligibility

LOS ANGELES SENTINEL — Los Angeles Unified submitted a public comment letter on Monday to the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) in opposition of proposed eligibility restrictions for the Supplemental…

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Eat More Fruits and Veggies for Better Health, Mood

INDIANAPOLIS RECORDER — September is National Fruits and Veggies Month. The theme this year is "Have A Plant – Food Rooted In A Better Mood." The campaign promotes the importance of…

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Check out these 7 Black woman-owned wellness businesses in Indy

INDIANAPOLIS RECOREDER — As the quest for wellness continues to influence how we conduct decisions surrounding our health, it’s no surprise that Indianapolis' wellness scene is growing, mostly due to…

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Millions of diabetes patients are missing out on Medicare’s nutrition help

LOUISIANA WEEKLY — The estimated 15 million Medicare enrollees with diabetes or chronic kidney disease are eligible for the benefit, but the federal health insurance program for people 65 and…

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 Trader Joe’s Hyde Park Location Begins 10-Day Hiring Event

CHICAGO DEFENDER — Trader Joe’s will start hiring for nearly 70 jobs at the chain’s new Hyde Park location with a 10-day hiring event through Wednesday, September 25. Applicants are…

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L.A. Regional Food Bank gets donation from Starbucks

WAVE NEWSPAPERS — Los Angeles’ homelessness epidemic isn’t the only issue plaguing several low-income communities. The county is full of “food deserts” leaving many residents — children, adults and seniors alike…

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Free Junior Cooks Healthy Cooking Class Demo

CHICAGO CRUSADER — The goal of this class is to give youth early exposure to healthy eating and cooking by teaching them how to prepare foods for themselves or enhance the…

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Student Organizers Secure $3.6 Million for Healthy Food for OUSD Youth

OAKLAND POST — Student organizers with Oakland Kids First (OKF) secured $3.6 million over the next two years to improve healthy food options for Oak­land public school students. The student…

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COMMENTARY: Standing Up for Those Struggling to Survive

THE AFRO — The Maryland Department of Human Resources estimates that more than 650,000 Marylanders receive nutrition help each month through the federal-state partnership known as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program…

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