Articles tagged as: food insecurity
August 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 MoreMay 31, 2022
Extra SNAP benefits to end for Hoosier families
Enhanced federal benefits for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program, SNAP, have been in place since the start of the pandemic. They will end on June 1.
Read MoreJanuary 17, 2022
Coalition seeks community input on food system solutions
A series of conversations are underway for Indianapolis residents to engage in food system solutions with the new Indy Community Food Access Coalition.
Read MoreNovember 22, 2021
Food insecurity in Marion County is improving, but it's still above pre-pandemic levels
A new report from Indy Hunger Network found 25 percent of people in Indianapolis struggled to get enough food this year. That's improved from a pandemic high of 28 percent in 2020.
Read MoreOctober 8, 2021
Second Helpings CEO Jennifer Vigran retires
A local food insecurity services agency is saying goodbye to its longtime CEO. Jennifer Vigran is stepping down after more than 20 years of service with Second Helpings.
Read MoreJune 18, 2021
Indianapolis Summer Meal Program Kicks Off
The meal program called Summer Servings offers free, nutritious meals to children 18 and younger during the summer months.
Read MoreMarch 10, 2021
Reflections: Adapting To Address Food Insecurity
As part of WFYI's series this month marking a year of pandemic, this reflection from President and CEO at Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana John Elliott explores the year in food assistance.
Read MoreJanuary 14, 2021
Indianapolis Makes Changes To Improve Food Access
Indianapolis city leaders recently approved the restructuring of local systems to better address food access.
Read MoreJuly 7, 2020
St. Vincent de Paul Expands Food Pantry To Meet Larger Need
St. Vincent de Paul Boulevard Place Food Pantry will double the size of its building, at 42nd Street. It will also receive renovations. The pantry saw an estimated 30 percent increase in out-of-boundary shoppers during the COVID-19 crisis -- people living outside their typically serviced neighborhoods.
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