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Food Security and Hunger

  • Blogs

    May 16, 2012

    Why Is Mario Batali on Food Stamps?

    Here's a publicity stunt we can get behind: Mario Batali and his family are eating for a week on a food stamp budget--$31 a person, for the entire week. Batali is protesting budget cuts to SNAP currently pending in Congress.

  • Blogs

    May 11, 2012

    NYC-Based Organization Planting 1,000 Gardens in Africa

    Gardens are hard to come by in New York City -- but that's because they're not a necessity. But in places like Africa, obtaining food isn't as easy as heading over to the local bodega and swiping the credit card. Gardens are a vital part communities in impoverished nations and a NYC-based organiza ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 26, 2012

    Taste of the Nation 2012: Celebrity Chefs Ending Childhood Hunger

    It's not often you can eat from New York City's top restaurants and help alleviate poverty in the city -- at the same time. Taste of the Nation NYC takes place on Monday, and the star-studded event will feature gourmet fare by top chefs from restaurants such as Ai Fiori and Gramercy Tavern. Hosted ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 20, 2012

    Gov. Andrew Cuomo Tells City Crowd He Wants to End Fingerprinting for Food Stamps

    Gov. Andrew Cuomo is going around the state this week telling folks about his 2012-2013 executive budget -- and while he was visiting New York City yesterday, he took the opportunity to push his food stamp agenda. Y'know, the agenda that has the governor directly butting heads with Mayor Mike Bloomb ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 4, 2012

    Kirsten Gillibrand Launches 2012 With a Call for Increased Food Stamp Money, Better Access to Fresh Food

    Electeds like to talk -- but U.S. Sen. Kirsten ​Gillibrand came to the Bronx today to listen. That's what Gillibrand said at the launch of an event this morning at Hostos Community College, where she joined Rep. Joe Crowley for a "listening session" on an upcoming Farm Bill, which Congre ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2011

    UN Expert: Poor Shafted by WTO's Food Policy

    ​A top U.N. human rights expert got into a heated disagreement with the leader of the World Trade Organization on Friday, calling WTO-backed food policies "outdated" and a "lose-lose" for the world's poor, the Associated Press reports.

  • Blogs

    December 9, 2011

    Report: Food Stamps Boost Economy

    ​About one third of the people who can get food stamps do not, meaning many U.S. states have lost out on a steady source of cash, Bloomberg reports. According to the news service, people on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, spend about $64 billion per year.

  • Blogs

    November 28, 2011

    Peanut Butter Too Expensive for Food Banks

    ​If you didn't already have your concerns about food banks -- considering that they can be stocked with shit you wouldn't want to eat -- here's more unsettling news.

  • Blogs

    November 21, 2011

    Americans Like to Feed the Needy Disgusting Junk Food

    ​Americans like to lend a helping hand to the less fortunate during Thanksgiving and Christmas -- by giving them low-quality foodstuffs such as ramen and frosted cereal.

  • Blogs

    November 14, 2011

    Sales of Locally Grown Produce to Increase; Food Shortages Prompt Suicide

    ​Analysts have reported that U.S. sales of locally grown produce have reached $4.8 billion -- and they expect that number to hit $7 billion in 2011. [Washington Post].Recent changes to New York's anti-hunger program hurt some long-established charities, while helping newer non-profits. [ ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 19, 2011

    I Finally Ate At Le Bernardin!

    ​ Well, I ate things made by Le Bernardin. And Blue Hill and Landmarc and Tribeca Grill and even Ed's Chowder House. This was at City Harvest's Bid Against Hunger, an annual event at the Metropolitan Pavilion which not only squelched my hunger, it raised money to feed NYC's homeless. You go ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2011

    Tasting Events in Queens and Brooklyn; Has Bed-Stuy Gone Gourmet?

    ​A new bill requiring the Health Department to report the number of permits it issues each year to food trucks and carts was introduced yesterday. [NY Post] Manhattan isn't the only borough with fancy tasting events. Taste of Sunnyside kicks off tonight and A Taste of Sheepshead Bay will debu ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 5, 2011

    Sesame Street's New Hungry Muppet Is No Laughing Matter

    The new face of poverty on Sesame Street​In an effort to raise awareness about poverty and hunger, the makers of Sesame Street are introducing a new Muppet to the neighborhood. Her name is Lily, and her family has an "ongoing struggle with hunger."

  • Blogs

    September 30, 2011

    Hurricane Irene Relief: Food & Supplies Desperately Needed [Updated]

    This is the first big citywide weekend of the drive to collect items needed by New York farmers who were quite literally blown away by Hurricane Irene, and flooded out, too. Following is an updated list of times and drop-off points beginning this weekend, from 8 a.m. till 2 p.m., please:

  • Blogs

    June 15, 2011

    Prospect Park's Geese to Be Eaten by Pennsylvanians

    ​Following last year's mass slaughter of Prospect Park geese, the Department of Environmental Protection is trying to appease its numerous critics. Not by emphasizing its concern for animal welfare, mind you, but by touting its dedication to recycling. This summer, instead of being left to rot ... More >>

  • Blogs

    June 6, 2011

    Treme Focuses on Food; German E. Coli Outbreak Source Revealed

    ​Regular guys test out some of the recipes on Marcus Samuelsson's FoodRepublic.com, a food blog targeted at men. [NY Daily News] Treme has shifted its focus this season from music to food, with real celebrity chefs making cameos and scenes set in professional kitchens. [NY Times] The source ... More >>

  • Blogs

    April 13, 2011

    Food Day 2011 Will Attempt to Get America to 'Eat Real'

    ​Since 1981, World Food Day has come around every October to increase awareness and understanding of hunger, and promote actions to alleviate it. But its scope is just so planetary, so mindful of countries that don't suffer from an overabundance of junk food, subsidized corn, and diabetic thir ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 31, 2011

    Is Chick-fil-A Anti-Gay?; Starbucks Wins Rights to Instant Coffee

    ​Eddie Huang divulges his favorite picks for Chinatown eats, including Shanghai Cuisine on Bayard and Oriental Garden on Elizabeth. [NY Post] Cupcake Stop, Taco Truck, and Desserts Truck are among food trucks getting permanent addresses at brick-and-mortar locations. [NY Post] Taco Bell has ... More >>

  • Blogs

    January 10, 2011

    Gabrielle Giffords' Husband Mark Kelly Says "Gabby Was Doing What She Loved Most...There Is Little We Can Do But Pray"

    Gabby Giffords and Mark Kelly​Astronaut Mark Kelly, the husband of Arizona Congresswoman Gabrielle Giffords, who remains in critical condition after Saturday's shooting, has issued a statement. Via Giffords' website, Kelly says, "There is little that we can do but pray for those who are strugg ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 30, 2010

    Thanks to the Blizzard, FreshDirect Donated a Ton of Food to City Harvest

    City Harvest​Well, here's a little smidge of silver lining attached to an otherwise gray cloud of un-plowed streets and disabled subway lines: according to City Harvest's Facebook page, FreshDirect donated 72,000 pounds food to the organization after Sunday night's blizzard brought business up ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2010

    Marcus Samuelsson's Harlem; Eleven Madison Park's New Menu Format

    ​Being so close to the New York metropolitan area is great for nearby farmers because of the locavoric trend, but difficult because of the high cost of land. [NY Times] Action Against Hunger set up 10,000 plates in front of the Eiffel tower for an installation called "Banquet Against Hunger" ... More >>

  • Blogs

    October 13, 2010

    Starbucks Lines About to Get Longer; Can Food Psychology Help Kids Eat Better?

    ​Starbucks is telling its baristas to slow down and focus more on the artistry of making coffee drinks, such as steaming milk for each drink individually instead of by the pitcher, which you can expect to result in longer lines at the counter. [Wall Street Journal] A group of bakers in Krakow ... More >>

  • Blogs

    September 15, 2010

    Are Bugs the New Sushi?; McDonald's Pissed at Anti-Burger Ad

    ​Bug lovers are pushing entomophagy (the eating of insects) as a high-protein, low-fat, cheap, environmentally sustainable, and trendy new diet. [Wall Street Journal] The owners of Torrisi Italian Specialties are embracing Chinatown's encroachment on Little Italy this San Gennaro with special ... More >>

  • Blogs

    August 5, 2010

    Kobayashi Cleared: Charges Against Hot Dog Eating Champ Dropped

    ​The government of the people, by the people, and for the people has proven itself adept to knowing the people's will, as charges against The People's Hero -- some tiny Japanese guy who could eat an entire fraternity for lunch -- have been dropped as of today, according to the New York Daily N ... More >>

  • Voice Choices

    January 19, 2010

    moe.

    ​The government of the people, by the people, and for the people has proven itself adept to knowing the people's will, as charges against The People's Hero -- some tiny Japanese guy who could eat an entire fraternity for lunch -- have been dropped as of today, according to the New York Daily N ... More >>

  • Voice Choices

    December 8, 2009

    'Z100's Jingle Ball 2009'

    ​The government of the people, by the people, and for the people has proven itself adept to knowing the people's will, as charges against The People's Hero -- some tiny Japanese guy who could eat an entire fraternity for lunch -- have been dropped as of today, according to the New York Daily N ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 24, 2009

    United Homeless Organization a Scam, Says Cuomo

    ​The United Homeless Organization -- the non-profit group which, since 1993, has been setting up tables on street corners throughout the city and soliciting money with those ubiquitous plastic UHO water jugs -- is a fraud, according to Attorney General Andrew Cuomo. Cuomo is suing the group, ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 17, 2009

    Tokyo More Gastronimically Acclaimed than Paris; Farming Dream Job Found in Brooklyn

    ​Four Seasons Restaurant co-owner Alex Von Bidder is insisting that Jean Mackenzie, who owns the Four Seasons Caterer in Southampton, change the name of her business so as not to suggest any connection to the restaurant. [NY Daily News] Costco has announced that it is no longer carrying Coca- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2009

    The Meat Hook Arrives; Mommy Bloggers Shill for Big Food

    ​International aid agencies are saying that a United Nations summit on food security that kicked off in Rome today could be a "waste of time" as it won't commit donors to provide more money to end world hunger. [Bloomberg] Companies like Nestle and Frito Lay are offering "mommy bloggers" all- ... More >>

  • Blogs

    November 16, 2009

    Last Year, 14.6 Percent of American Families Went Hungry

    Just in time for Thanksgiving comes a report from the Agriculture Department stating that the percentage of families who "had difficulty providing enough food for all their members due to a lack of resources" rose from 11.1 percent in 2007 to 14.6 percent in 2008.

  • Voice Choices

    September 22, 2009

    GATHER AROUND

    Food, and creative types? What's not to love?

  • Blogs

    March 11, 2009

    Bong Hits For Food Banks

    Just like the old saying goes: One man's overly publicized bong hit is another man's boon.The San Francisco Food Bank, an organization that collects food donations and distributes them to hundreds of community food programs, recently received an amusing windfall: Two tons of Kellogg's Cornflakes and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 19, 2008

    Food News From Around the World

    Just like the old saying goes: One man's overly publicized bong hit is another man's boon.The San Francisco Food Bank, an organization that collects food donations and distributes them to hundreds of community food programs, recently received an amusing windfall: Two tons of Kellogg's Cornflakes and ... More >>

  • Blogs

    December 16, 2008

    48% of New Yorkers Have Trouble Paying for Food, Says Food Bank

    Just like the old saying goes: One man's overly publicized bong hit is another man's boon.The San Francisco Food Bank, an organization that collects food donations and distributes them to hundreds of community food programs, recently received an amusing windfall: Two tons of Kellogg's Cornflakes and ... More >>

  • Voice Choices

    November 12, 2008

    UNCANNY CREATIVITY

    Nonperishables like you've never seen them before

  • Voice Choices

    September 10, 2008

    A FEAST OF THE SENSES

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  • Blogs

    July 17, 2008

    Over One Million Served: More New Yorkers Seek Emergency Food

    3rd Ward requests your presence

  • Blogs

    March 6, 2008

    Mercy Corp Photo Gallery in Chelsea

    3rd Ward requests your presence

  • Blogs

    November 7, 2007

    Our New Favorite Guilt-Free Way to Waste Time at Work

    3rd Ward requests your presence

  • Blogs

    October 18, 2007

    More Working New Yorkers Go Hungry: Study

    3rd Ward requests your presence

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2005

    Campaign 2005's About the Polls, Not the Poor

    3rd Ward requests your presence

  • Blogs

    August 31, 2005

    Goin' Hungry After Weiner Policy Pitch

    3rd Ward requests your presence

  • Blogs

    July 25, 2005

    Morning Report 7/25/05
    Sending Rice to Africa

    3rd Ward requests your presence

  • Blogs

    July 18, 2005

    Famine in Niger? Let Them Eat Yellowcake.

    3rd Ward requests your presence

  • Blogs

    March 31, 2005

    Morning Report 3/31/05
    Me Am Robin Hood

    3rd Ward requests your presence

  • News

    February 22, 2005

    Pharm Aid

    Genetically altered corn, banned for health reasons, pops up in U.S. aid shipments to Guatemala

  • News

    August 10, 2004

    The Ghosts of Penn Station

    As the Republican National Convention nears, street people have started to disappear

  • News

    December 4, 2001

    Let Them Eat Teddy Bears

    U.S. Watches Afghans Sink Into Starvation

  • News

    October 9, 2001

    The Other Disaster

    Tough Times Ahead Bode Worst for City’s Poorest

  • News

    December 21, 1999

    Nation

    Tough Times Ahead Bode Worst for City’s Poorest

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