Desiree Flores didn’t know any other vegans when she grew up in Boyle Heights. Today, she’s the founder and owner of Dear Mama, a plant-based Mexican pop-up eatery and catering business.
After Colorado voters approved a measure to provide free meals to all public school students regardless of their ability to pay last year, 41 community-based groups across the state are working to support and promote the new program in hard-to-reach communities. Rachel Landis, executive director of the Good Food Collective, which serves the state s Four Corners region, said school meals are one of the primary sources of calories and nutrition for a large portion of students. "By investing in healthier school meals and then universal access to those we are ensuring that students are able to access the nutrition that allows them to learn, and to succeed," Landis contended. " .
The number of families in Arkansas and across the nation that are struggling to put food on the table rose dramatically last year, according to the latest USDA report. In 2021, 13 million Americans did not know where their next meal would come from. In 2022, the number rose to 17 million, or one in eight households. .
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More than 1 million North Carolinians, including college students, are grappling with food insecurity. Recognizing the urgent need, schools like William Peace University have established on-campus food pantries to bridge the gap. Jill Gattone, director of health services for William Peace University, highlighted the growing demand for food resources, which she said became evident during the peak of the pandemic, and continues to increase. .