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 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.
Read MoreJune 8, 2022
Food in Transit kicks off fifth season of improving access to healthy food
Food in Transit, launched in 2018 at the Julia M. Carson Transit Center in downtown Indianapolis, allows transit riders to connect with fresh, local produce at low prices.
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 MoreDecember 1, 2021
Video series offers conversations around food insecurity in central Indiana
Gleaners Food Bank recently launched a video series offering an inside look at food insecurity and the work the organization does to address the issue.
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 MoreOctober 1, 2021
Leaders of urban farming projects work to fight food insecurity
Mayor Joe Hogsett joined members of the Office of Public Health and Safety Board Thursday morning to show support for Soul Food Project, a nonprofit designed to fight food insecurity.
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