Food
Foodlink and Feeding America leaders are sounding the alarm after over $1 billion in USDA funding cuts impacted food assistance programs. Foodlink CEO Julia Tedesco says the organization lost $600,000 in expected food deliveries this spring, threatening local food pantry supplies. The cuts affect programs like TEFAP, which provides food to low-income families. As demand […]
Applications are open for New York’s FreshConnect CSA for SNAP Grant Program, which offers $250,000 in funding to help low-income families access fresh local produce. The program subsidizes up to 50% of Community Supported Agriculture (CSA) shares for SNAP recipients. Grants between $25,000 and $50,000 are available for nonprofits, public schools, tribal organizations, and local […]
An estimated 280 million people around the world live with clinical depression — a mental health condition that impacts a person’s mood and sense of self. There are a number of risk factors for depression, including family history, hormonal changes, other chronic diseases, and constant stress. Past studies show that certain lifestyle changes can help lower a person’s risk of […]
The U.S. Department of Agriculture announced Tuesday it is cutting two programs that provide funding for schools and food banks to purchase food from local farmers for school lunches. The decision will suspend more than $1 billion in federal spending as part of the Trump administration’s efforts to reduce federal government expenditures. Foodlink, the largest […]
Department investigators are looking into whether the major egg companies are sharing information about supply and pricing, possibly contributing to price increases, the sources said. Egg producers, including the industry’s trade association, have said the soaring prices are due to the avian flu. The investigation is being run out of the Antitrust Division of the […]
Chili Cook-Off Event Details WHEN: Saturday, February 22, from 4:30 PM – 8 PMWHERE: Flower City Arts Center, 713 Monroe Ave., Rochester, NY 14607 WHAT: Join us to sample the best chili from local eateries! Categories include ‘Best Veggie,’ ‘Best Meat,’ ‘Spiciest,’ ‘Most Unique,’ and ‘Best Overall,’ with vegan, vegetarian, and gluten-free options available. Enjoy […]
Local restaurants in Rochester, NY, are feeling the strain of the nationwide egg shortage, which has driven egg prices up significantly over the past several months. With inflation and supply chain challenges already affecting the industry, business owners are forced to make difficult decisions to keep serving customers. Rene Spallina, owner of Pane Vino on […]
According to News 8 & a sign posted on the door, Texas Roadhouse in Henrietta has been shut down temporarily due to a pest issue by the Monroe County Department of Health. The sign reads that the order was made on February 18. News 8 has reached out to Texas Roadhouse about the closure. A […]
Cafe Manzara, a new Turkish cafe, has officially opened its doors in Brighton, NY, at 2341 Monroe Avenue, next to the Hotel on Monroe. The cafe is the creation of 22-year-old first-time business owner Huseyin Sula, who wanted to bring the cozy and social atmosphere of Turkish cafe culture to the area. Sula, a second-generation […]
Major retailers across the country have begun limiting the number of cartons of eggs shoppers can buy, as prices continue to climb amid a decimated chicken supply. At Trader Joe’s, customers can only buy one or two dozen a day. The limit is in effect at all locations. “We hope these limits will help to […]
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