SNAP benefits halted, leaving 240,000 Arkansans without food assistance

Share This Article Federal food assistance ended Saturday for nearly one in 10 households in Baxter County as the government shutdown cut off Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program benefits statewide. Roughly 240,000 Arkansans, including...

Maxim Rides & Food Delivery Driver-Partner Community Donates Blood to Support Those in Need of Transfusions in Pampanga

7 Pampanga, Philippines – More than a hundred Maxim Rides & Food Delivery driver-partners recently joined a series of blood donation drives organized in collaboration with the Red Cross blood banks in Angeles City and Mabalacat City. In September,...

UP man kills beedi tycoon father after row over drinking, then shoots himself

A 50-year-old man fatally shot his father, the millionaire owner of a prominent Indian beedi brand, before turning the gun on himself. The tragic incident took place in Vrindavan following a dispute over the accused's drinking habits. The victim,...

Cha Biotech’s Matica Bio, Calidi partner on cancer immunotherapy project

Matica Biotechnology, a United States contract development and manufacturing organization under Korea’s Cha Biotech, said Monday that it had signed a partnership with California-based Calidi Biotherapeutics for a commercialization project in the...

Dubai- Based Foundation Restarts AED 43 Million Food Aid to Gaza

In line with the directives of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum Global Initiatives (MBRGI) has announced the resumption of food...

Second Harvest Food Bank of East Tennessee activates emergency plan

In response to growing nutrition access needs throughout our 18-county service area, Second Harvest of East Tennessee activated its emergency plan, and all programs continue uninterrupted as they work to meet rising demand with compassion and...

FAO stresses importance of water safety in fish sector

Water plays a critical role in ensuring food safety in the fisheries sector, according to the UN Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). Findings come from a report focusing on strategies to minimize microbiological risks and promote public...

Armstrong reaffirms commitment to state-tribal partnerships during Spirit Lake Nation visit

Governor Kelly Armstrong and Lieutenant Governor Michelle Strinden visited the Spirit Lake Nation on Wednesday as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen partnerships between North Dakota’s government and tribal nations. The delegation included...

Treasure Coast Food Bank needs community support to feed more people amid government shutdown

IT’S A NEW MONTH, BUT STILL NO CHANGES FOR FAMILIES GOING WITHOUT FOOD AND PAYCHECKS FROM THE GOVERNMENT SHUTDOWN. MORE PEOPLE ARE TURNING TO THE TREASURE COAST FOOD BANK FOR HELP, BUT WITHOUT SUSTAINED SUPPORT, THEIR ABILITY TO MEET THE NEED IS...

St. Louis food pantries struggle with rising demand amid SNAP halt

Local organizations are scrambling to meet a rising demand as hundreds of families — many new to food assistance — seek help following the end of federal aid. ST. LOUIS COUNTY, Mo. — Two days after the nationwide cessation of Supplemental...

Farmer 'struggled to afford food' before death

Ammar EbrahimPolitical Reporter ShareSave George Castrudes died after a fire he lit in his accommodation to keep warm got out of control The sister of a Filipino farmer, who died after a fire he lit in his accommodation to keep warm got out of...

Veteran, civilian volunteers distribute food in Hazelwood

PITTSBURGH — A veteran service and volunteer organization put on a special project to commemorate the upcoming Veterans Day holiday. The Mission Continues, in partnership with the Travis Manion Foundation, held a food packing and distribution...

Newly opened Downtown Bridgeport business offers variety of healthy foods and drink options

Downtown Bridgeport welcomed a new business on Sunday. The "Main Squeeze Juice Bar & Cafe" at 1225 Main St. offers a wide range of healthy options. The business also features a wide selection, from cold-pressed juices to smoothie bowls, to salads,...

After Federal Ruling Saves SNAP Benefits, Cambridge Will Still Allocate $500,000 to Assist Food Insecurity

The City of Cambridge and the Cambridge Community Foundation will allocate $500,000 to support local food pantries and residents eligible for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, even after a judge required the Trump administration on...

What Can We Expect From Insurance Sector?

'The government is putting insurance in the same category as food, which is essential for life.' 'Now this is an opportunity for the sector to focus on the consumer.' Photograph: Kind courtesy LIC India Forever/Facebook In his first public...

UPDATED GovGuam so far pays half of November food benefits; Trump seeks guidance on how to fund SNAP after court rulings

The government of Guam started issuing half of November food benefits to those under the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program on Saturday as federal funding for the program remains unclear. President Donald Trump said he has instructed...

Portland area food banks see surge in visitors amid SNAP cuts, government shutdown

Local pantries in the metro area are seeing rising demand, with volunteers preparing for more families amid SNAP delays. OREGON, USA — As the federal government shutdown enters its second month, food banks in the Portland metro area are seeing a...

Tomato sector questions Salmonella outbreak link

Stakeholders in the tomato sector in Sicily have defended their products following links to a multi-country outbreak. The European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) said there were 437 confirmed Salmonella Strathcona infections...

Century-Old Chain Shutters | Workers Accused Of Humiliating, Killing CEO | Robot Deliveries: CA Business News

CALIFORNIA — This week in California business news: A beloved chain has closed its final locations after 95 years in business, one man now controls two of Los Angeles' marquee sports teams, and Trump's targeting of the penny is leaving some chains...

The evolution of the energy drink category: Odyssey Functional Energy heralds drive towards added functionality

That’s because there’s been no half measures – quite literally – in its development: the brand has pushed for maximum potency out of its functional ingredients for sustained energy with the added bonus of cognitive focus; then focused on flavors...