The five major food banks of New Jersey recently achieved a major goal in their aim to build up more resilient local food systems in their state. The food banks are now sourcing upwards of 50% of the produce they distribute from local farms, an increase from about 35% previously.…
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In a rare bit of good news, a report on food bank fundraising from RKD Group showed growth in individual giving across nearly every metric, setting the stage for what observers hope will be a strong holiday giving season. Among the highlights: revenue is up 7% overall, and by 10.6%…
Hunger relief advocates are starting to move beyond their dismay that the USDA will no longer be publishing its annual survey tracking food insecurity, and are starting to consider the various tools that might replace it. The USDA’s Household Food Security Report, thought by many to be a state-of-the-art measure…