healthy food - A new intern at GardenShare - SIBEJO

Hogan helps out at a soup kitchen inPhiladelphia on a spring break trip.A second summer intern joined the team at GardenShare this week - a little about him:Name: Hogan DwyerTown of residence: South Orange, New JerseyRole at GardenShare: Part-time summer internHow long: 6 weeksWhy...

healthy food - Current proposal cuts funding for school meals - SIBEJO

The Republican proposal to test block granting school meal programs in three states would likely cut school meal reimbursements, according to critics of the plan, which include FRAC. It�s estimated that, under block grants, California could lose $78 million in federal reimbursements,...

healthy food - Summer food programs successful in Vermont - SIBEJO

While the distances and low population density of the North Country make providing summer meals to children in need challenging, our neighbors in Vermont seem to have figured it out.The Food Research and Action Center�s summer meals report found that Vermont�s rank in serving children...

healthy food - "Farmer Friday" - Fuller Farm - SIBEJO

Kathy looks at her mustard plants, which have recently flowered due to the high temperatures.It's "Farmer Friday" and intern Amanda has another farmer profile to share...Tucked away on a side road in Canton New York is a small-scale, but fully functional vegetable farm owned by Kathy...

healthy food - GardenShare annual dinner - a reflection - SIBEJO

GardenShare summer intern, Amanda, reflects on her first Annual Dinner and Silent Auction, held earlier this week at Jake's on the Water..."There is some phenomenon about both preparing and sharing a meal with people you enjoy. At Thanksgiving after we carve the turkey, set out the...

healthy food - New report on summer food for children - SIBEJO

After three years of significant growth, national participation in the Summer Nutrition Programs plateaued last summer, according to the Food Research & Action Center�s annual Hunger Doesn�t Take a Vacation report (pdf) released today. During July 2015, the programs served...

healthy food - Quote of the Week - SIBEJO

"House Speaker Paul Ryan�s poverty plan...is not just about drastic cuts to proven programs; it�s also about dismantling the stable and effective structure of our nation�s safety net.  It is downright dangerous."Jim Weill, Food Research & Action Center (FRAC), June 7,...