nutrition assistance
Posted Mar 23, 2021, 12:33 pm
Melissa Estrada
/Cronkite News
In Oracle, metal lockers have been converted into little pantries that serve one big purpose: to fight food insecurity in the unincorporated community of about 4,000 north of Tucson. Community members launched the project in September as a part of the Little Free Pantry movement, one of several efforts worldwide in which people donate food and goods and house them in a neighborhood space to be used by anyone who needs help.... Read more»
Posted Nov 26, 2019, 12:26 pm
Lindsay Walker
/Cronkite News
The obesity rate among young Arizona children in the Women, Infants, and Children nutrition program declined from 2010 to 2016 after the program changed its rules to require healthier food, a new CDC report says.... Read more»
Posted Mar 20, 2012, 12:22 pm
Melissa Boteach & Katie Wright/Center for American Progress
The House Republican budget released Tuesday purports to boost economic growth by cutting taxes and government spending. Don’t be fooled by the rhetoric.... Read more»
Posted Jun 27, 2011, 1:42 pm
Laurel Adams
/Center for Public Integrity
The Government Accountability Office has repeatedly found weaknesses in management of federal grants, placing billions of taxpayer dollars at risk. ... Read more»
