Are we eating ourselves to death?
I love a good hot dog and a bag of Cool Ranch Doritos. But we are the only country seeing these kinds of numbers.
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Alabama schools to lose access to local produce as Trump administration cuts USDA programs
More than 40 states, including Alabama, were signed on to participate in the program.
Commissioner Rick Pate launches “Thank a Farmer” initiative
The new campaign aims to increase public appreciation for farmers and raise awareness about where our food comes from.
January 31, 2025
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See recent postsFund Summer EBT and invest in a healthier future for Alabama’s children
Summer EBT funding would help bridge the hunger gap when school is out for 545,000 Alabama children.
Seniors enjoy Alabama-grown produce through Elderly Nutrition Program
Seniors across the state are enjoying fresh, Alabama-grown satsuma oranges through the Elderly Nutrition Program.
December 19, 2023
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See recent postsThere’s no plan to feed the kids
There are plans to build prisons and fight a theory that doesn't exist in our schools, but addressing a food shortage? We got nothing.
Second round of pandemic EBT benefits coming to eligible Alabama children
Eligible households will receive EBT cards in the mail that can be used to purchase SNAP-eligible food items.
April 15, 2021
Inaugural Black Belt Hunters Food Drive set for this weekend
The drive will benefit the Hunters Helping the Hungry program, which has donated nearly half a million pounds of venison.
January 13, 2021
Alabama institutions of higher learning respond to COVID-19 pandemic
Thursday, the Alabama Commission on Higher Education reported that throughout Alabama higher education is responding to the call for help during the Coronavirus pandemic. The support has been widespread from food supplies to equipment needs. “I am heartened by the generosity of college and university staff and students in supporting their community, hospitals and healthcare … Continued
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See recent postsThe people of Alabama mostly don’t care that their prisons are awful
The majority of Alabamians don’t care about people in prison. Hell, they barely care about people outside of prison, judging from our statistics on infant mortality, premature deaths, overall health of the population and elder care. And those are people who didn’t commit a crime. So, I wish we’d stop the nonsense, put an end … Continued