Articles tagged as: food insecurity
January 28, 2025
Crowdfunding campaign aims to address food desert in Northwest Landing
A crowdfunding campaign organized by the Aspire Higher Foundation aims to build a new grocery store to fight food insecurity in a near northwest neighborhood.
Read MoreJanuary 21, 2025
New survey outlines Hoosiers' need for food banks. Advocates call on legislators for action
Seven in 10 Hoosiers served by the network of Feeding Indiana’s Hungry say they skipped meals due to not having enough food.
Read MoreJune 6, 2024
Free meals provided to students through national summer program
The Summer Food Service Program is a federal nutrition program designed to fight food insecurity for low-income children.
Read MoreMarch 22, 2024
There's already 'catastrophic' hunger in Gaza. Who decides when to call it a 'famine?'
A report out this week says hunger, malnutrition and even starvation are widespread in Gaza, but stopped short of declaring it a 'famine.' Here's a primer on what that means, and who gets to decide.
Read MoreDecember 19, 2023
Gleaners reports a significant spike in food assistance
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana reports a spike in the number of meals served, and food insecurity continues to rise, despite improvements in the economy.
Read MoreNovember 6, 2023
IU Health launches a nutrition hub to serve food insecure Methodist hospital patients
A new program at IU Health Methodist Hospital hopes to address nutrition insecurity in downtown Indianapolis.
Read MoreFebruary 15, 2023
Working Hoosiers highlighted in new food insecurity documentary
A new documentary about food insecurity in Indiana is being shown and paired with panel discussions around the state. The Working Hungry explores the lives of Hoosiers who are employed but still unable to meet food needs for their families.
Read MoreAugust 16, 2022
New research suggests economic impact of Indy Fresh Market over $11M
Indiana University Public Policy Institute researchers project a new Indianapolis grocery store will bring over $11 million to Marion County's economy.
Read MoreJuly 12, 2022
Food banks see same food shortages, inflation, and gas prices that clients see
The same pressures bringing people to their doors are making it more difficult for food banks to operate.
Read MoreJuly 5, 2022
Fresh Veggie program makes a splash at select Indianapolis parks
Fresh Veggie Summer targets food desert areas with limited healthy food access in Marion County.
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