The director of Tucson Unified School District's Community and School Garden Program joined advocates from around the country Wednesday at a House Rules Committee roundtable on the ways that schools can help fight childhood hunger.
An abundance of fresh vegetables generously distributed to neighboring communities off the rez one year ago during the pandemic lockdown marked the first time many Globe residents had ever heard of the San Carlos Apaches’ Nalwoodi Denzhone Community Garden. If that name is also unfamiliar to you, please read on – see photos of the garden on Facebook – and attend this week’s free online cooperative extension webinar to learn more about this unique community garden, affiliated children’s summer camp, and other ways Nalwoodi Denzhone volunteers are committed to healthy living and positive changes for San Carlos Apache people. See photos of garden-fresh veggies at apachendc.org/garden; click other links to see happy children participating with summer camp activities at apachendc.org/education. The website makes it conveniently easy to donate, too. For details call 480-734-5210 or email info@apachendc.org; and please join, like and follow at facebook.com/apacheNDC
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Resources available in Arizona as cost of food goes up
As food costs rise, more people are struggling with feeding their families.
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If youâve noticed your grocery store receipt is higher than usual, youâre not alone. Grocery store food prices rose 3.5% in 2020 compared to 2019, according to the Economic Research Service at the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
An increase in food costs has made it more difficult for some families, which is why advocacy groups are reminding consumers that help is out there.
A recent survey by the U.S. Census found about a quarter of Arizona residents who are eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, known as SNAP, arenât using it.
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