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USDA Launches Feds Feed Families 2023 to Combat Hunger and Improve Access to Healthy Food

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WASHINGTON, June 28, 2023 – The US Department of Agriculture (USDA) shepherded in the 2023 summer campaign of the Feds Feed Families program, a voluntary food drive that encourages federal employees to make in-kind contributions, including food, services, and time, to food banks and pantries of their choice. This year’s theme is Fighting Hunger – Giving Hope.

“We’re the richest country on earth. But even here, people are hungry, and people don’t have enough food,” said USDA Acting Deputy Secretary Kevin Shea at the official launch event in Washington on Monday that highlighted food and nutrition insecurity, the power

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Need food? Jacksonville, Gainesville food banks merge to help more food insecure

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A woman gathers food at a mobile market of the Jacksonville-based Feeding Northeast Florida food bank.

Two nonprofit food banks in Jacksonville and Gainesville have merged, creating a regional operation that serves 265,000 people across North Florida.

Jacksonville-based Feeding Northeast Florida, the region’s largest food bank, was established in 2014 and distributes food to the needy in eight counties. The 35-year-old Bread of the Mighty in Gainesville helps ease food insecurity in five counties.

As of May 1, the smaller food bank became a branch of the larger one.

Feeding Northeast Florida: Food bank plans $20 million expansion in North

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How Can Healthy Food Content Be Made Popular On Social Media?

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By Ethan Pancer, Matthew Philp, Theo Noseworthy

Updated:June 18, 2023

Social media has become a billboard for food advertising. Food companies are everywhere online, but their focus is usually on calorie-packed products. They make these foods seem fun and shareable, even though many of us would be better off seeing healthier options.

How Can Healthy Food Content Be Made Popular On Social Media?

Image Credit: Social media posts featuring unhealthy foods get more likes and engagement. But there are ways to change that. (AI generated)

In today’s world, our diets are often packed with fats and sugars. Our ancient instinct to crave calorie-rich foods, which once helped us survive, now

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These 20 Foods Will Reduce Inflammation and Ease Arthritis Pain

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This article was medically reviewed by Elaine Husni, MD, MPH, at the Cleveland Clinic.

It has been estimated that over 50,000 Americans are diagnosed with some form of arthritis each year. Arthritis comes with pain that may vary in frequency but commonly goes unresolved for years or even a lifetime. Treatment for chronic pain, such as arthritis, begins by addressing overall health—including sleep, diet and mood. While just one component of treatment, eating the best foods for arthritis can play a role in easing pain and preventing some conditions often related to the presence of arthritis.

Related: How to Keep

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Government of Newfoundland and Labrador Prioritizes Improved Access to Healthy Food Through Food System Transformation Initiatives

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Today, the Provincial Government is announcing support of approximately $386,000 to Food First NL. This one-time funding will support Food System Transformation initiatives and advance collaborative efforts through four interrelated community food projects, and will open up opportunities for future investments from national partners.

These community food projects include:

Great Things in Store: Working with a cohort of eight food retailers across the province to develop and pilot partnerships and programs that improve food access for lower-income Newfoundlanders and Labradorians.
Rethinking Food Charity: Supporting the implementation of recommendations developed through a year-long consultation process that engaged people with a lived

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Healthy Eating Workshop a big success | Local News

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The Write-Right Nutrition Program (WRNP) hosted a free nutrition literacy community workshop at the Niagara Falls Public Library on May 25.

Organizers called the event a huge success as participants learned the benefits of a well-balanced diet, healthy food substitutes/alternatives, and important nutrient information.

Major Robert Restaino attended the event and shared a few words of encouragement to the workshop participants.

Organizers also thanks the Niagara Falls Public Library for its support and assistance as well as co-sponsors of the event, Tops Markets, Home Depot, Carrabba’s Italian Grill, DiCamillo Bakery and Papa John’s Pizza.

WRNP provides food assistance to individuals,

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OFF TOPIC: When it comes to healthy eating, we can pay now or pay later

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A common piece of advice when it comes to maintaining a healthy diet is to fill your cart from the outside aisles of the grocery store.

That’s where you’ll find the meat department, dairy case and, most importantly, the produce section – all the least-processed offerings in the building.

Of course, there are exceptions. The middle aisles are where you can find many healthy grains as well as canned fruits, vegetables and legumes. The freezer section holds healthy options as well. Flash-frozen produce is as nutritious, we’re told, as the fresh stuff, but has the advantage of keeping it far

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Ben Affleck Is ‘the Healthiest He’s Ever Been’ on Jennifer Lopez’s Diet and Exercise Plan

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Fit couple! Ben Affleck is on his wife Jennifer López‘s “diet and exercise plan,” a source specifically tells InTouchand the program is “100 percent working for him.”

“There are trainers at the house, there are chefs at the house and there is healthy food everywhere he turns,” the insider says.

The “Let’s Get Loud” artist, 53, “loves to indulge in burgers and fries, but at home, it’s a really healthy house,” the source explains. “Lots of water. No sodas. Yoga in the morning outside. A casual run if she’s free in the afternoon, and she’ll bring Ben with

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