Food
Does your family need food assistance ahead of Thanksgiving? The Rochester City School District is helping families with a drive-thru food distribution event on Friday, Nov. 21. It’s happening at the Jefferson Campus on 1 Edgerton Park. It gets underway at 9 a.m. and runs until supplies last. Everyone is eligible to receive food, with […]
Turkey, typically the centerpiece of the Thanksgiving meal, will be one of the biggest sticker shocks for consumers. Wholesale prices for a turkey have jumped 40% from a year ago, according to the Department of Agriculture. Outbreaks of avian influenza, or bird flu, and increased demand have contributed to these higher prices. Those opting for beef […]
Amid falling consumer sentiment and widespread affordability concerns, a new Bank of America Institute analysis found that nearly one in four households is living paycheck to paycheck. The good news is that the increase in those living paycheck to paycheck is slowing. But the data showed lower-income folks are falling further behind. Around 24% of households are now living […]
Councilmember Martin and VOCAL-NY announced an Emergency Family Support Grant designed to provide assistance to families impacted by the federal government’s failure to provide food assistance to families. Through this initiative, 25 families will each receive a one-time $200 grant for food and nutritional needs. The initiative aims to support families at risk of food […]
The deadline is ticking for the federal government to share a plan for how to partially or fully fund the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, the nation’s largest meal assistance program. A federal judge has given the government until noon on Monday to comply with orders and share the plan as the shutdown continues. The deadline […]
Faith Morris, a DoorDash driver in Milwaukee, had her 2024 Mitsubishi Outlander vandalized after a customer followed her home over an incomplete food delivery on July 11. Morris lost phone service over past due bills mid-delivery and was unable to complete the order. She returned home, canceled it through the app, and believed the issue was […]
Mother’s Day is a moment to pause and show love to the women who raised us, nurtured us, or stepped in when they didn’t have to. Whether you gave birth, adopted, or simply care for children like they’re your own, this day is for you. And what better way to show appreciation than with food, […]
A growing number of Americans are using buy now, pay later loans to buy groceries, and more people are paying those bills late, according to new Lending Tree data released Friday. The figures are the latest indicator that some consumers are cracking under the pressure of an uncertain economy and are having trouble affording essentials such as groceries […]
ROC BBQ Supply has opened in Henrietta, NY, offering a vast range of BBQ gear including seasonings, sauces, grills, and locally sourced meats. Founder George Lumb, a former digital marketer and artist, created the shop to foster community and passion for BBQ. The business also hosts a BBQ support group and plans to expand its […]
Businesses nationwide are facing financial challenges due to a significant egg shortage caused by an ongoing bird flu outbreak. While many local establishments have refrained from raising menu prices despite soaring costs, some chain restaurants, like Denny’s, have implemented temporary surcharges on egg-containing meals. The U.S. Department of Agriculture forecasts that egg prices could rise […]
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