‘Experiences,’ local flavors seen as key food trends in 2023

WASHINGTON — Whilst off-premises dining options continue on to increase more and more well known and inflationary pressures are forcing people to prioritize value, the Nationwide Cafe Affiliation anticipates 2023 will see a sturdy need for restaurant ordeals and neighborhood flavors that just cannot be replicated at home.

The elevated

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HCA Healthcare’s Healthy Food for Healthier Tomorrows Food and Nutrition Drive donates record 878,000 meals to local food banks

Year round, HCA Healthcare colleagues support local food banks, pantries and soup kitchens through volunteer service, monetary gifts and in-kind donations. This holiday season, HCA Healthcare continues our efforts to fight food insecurity with the second annual enterprise-wide Healthy Food for Healthier Tomorrows Food and Nutrition Drive.

During the month

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Global Food Crisis Demands Support for People, Open Trade, Bigger Local Harvests

Food insecurity has been rising since 2018. Even before Russia’s invasion
of Ukraine, the increasing frequency and severity of climate shocks,
regional conflicts and the pandemic were all taking their toll, disrupting
food production and distribution, and driving up the cost of feeding people
and families.

The situation took an

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Utah Legislature Enlists Local Nutrition Coalition in Fight Against Food Insecurity

Posted by Sandra MacMartin, Public Affairs Specialist with guest author Paul Birkbeck, SNAP Program Specialist, Utah Department of Workforce Services in

Food and Nutrition
Nutrition Security

Jul 27, 2022

Utah SNAC graphic

My name is Paul Birkbeck, and I have worked with SNAP for 26 years and have been honored to chair Utah’s

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Local Foundation Partners to Provide International Foods at Food Pantry


Staff and student members of the International Culture Team deliver items to the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry

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Staff and student members of the International Culture Team deliver items to the Jane B. Gearhart Full Circle Food Pantry

The U of A International Culture Team and Altrusa International Foundation of Fayetteville collaborated this month to provide international spices and foods to the Jane

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Woman arrested after gunshot incident at local fast food restaurant

Police arrest one woman after a gunshot incident inside of a local McDonald’s.

Taken into custody is 32-year old Shawna Ellis. Ellis is awaiting arraignment at this time.

The incident happened just before 7:00

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The Local Grocer continues to provide quick and healthy food options to Flint residents

FLINT, Michigan — As one of only a few grocery stores in downtown Flint, The Local Grocer is looking forward to celebrating the business’ sixth anniversary on Dec. 21. Just in time for the holiday season, now is a great time to shop locally, support a small business, and grab
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