Fight Hunger with Family Meals
Fight Hunger with Family Meals With hectic day-to-day schedules and varying dietary needs, many families face the dreaded daily question: “What sounds good for dinner?” In contrast, millions struggle to put food on the table each night, impacting about 1 in 8 children, according to Feeding America. (Family Features) You can help support those […]
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3 product labels help you do good while shopping
3 product labels help you do good while shopping – Did you know your dollars have the power to support positive change? Spending your money in ways that align with your values makes a difference for yourself and the causes close to your heart while staying within your budget. The new year is the ideal […]
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Get Inspired to Give Back this Holiday Season
For many, the holiday season sparks the spirit of giving – not only among family and friends but to those living in need and the organizations working to help them. If you’re committed to helping improve the lives of others in your community, it may mean thinking long-term. After the lights come down and the […]
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5 ways to support small businesses by shopping locally this holiday season
5 ways to support small businesses by shopping locally this holiday season. While big businesses receive attention during the holidays for offers of free shipping, buy one get one free and other promotions, it’s small businesses who are truly the heartbeat of local communities and help bring magical experiences to this time of year. From […]
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3 Ways to Make a Positive Impact in Your Community
3 Ways to Make a Positive Impact in Your Community Acts of kindness, big and small, have the ability to change the world, one community at a time. After more than a year of isolation for many people across the country, now is the perfect time to do good and build unity in your area. […]
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Fall is prime hurricane and wildfire season: Are your disaster kit and go-bag ready?
Fall is prime hurricane and wildfire season: Are your disaster kit and go-bag ready? Disasters can happen anywhere at any time. Be prepared.fstop123 via Getty Images Brett Robertson, University of South Carolina Solar Generator Lighting System Port with FM Radio Solar Panel LED Lightsfrom: TOMTOP Technology Co., Ltd Another hurricane is brewing in the Atlantic, and […]
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We throw away a third of the food we grow
We throw away a third of the food we grow – here’s what to do about waste Shutterstock Kamran Mahroof, University of Bradford and Sankar Sivarajah, University of Bradford The COVID pandemic has shown the fragility of our global food supply chains, with many supermarkets and restaurants in almost every country having experienced food shortages. Millions […]
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Returning the ‘three sisters’ – corn, beans and squash – to Native American farms nourishes people, land and cultures
The ‘three sisters’ are staple foods for many Native American tribes. Marilyn Angel Wynn/Getty Images Christina Gish Hill, Iowa State University Returning the ‘three sisters’ – corn, beans and squash – to Native American farms nourishes people, land and cultures Historians know that turkey and corn were part of the first Thanksgiving, when Wampanoag peoples shared […]
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How would planting 8 billion trees every year for 20 years affect Earth’s climate?
Planting 8 billion trees a year would replace about half of the 15 billion cut down annually. Michael Tewelde/AFP via Getty Images Karen D. Holl, University of California, Santa Cruz How would planting 8 billion trees every year for 20 years affect Earth’s climate? Curious Kids is a series for children of all ages. If you […]
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Support locally owned businesses
Show up for small businesses: 5 simple ways to support locally owned businesses Small businesses are the backbone of the economy. Whether in a busy city or a sleepy suburb, we depend on the many beloved local shops and services that contribute to the vibrancy of our neighborhoods. Where we shop matters, and now more […]
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Local Communities Empower a Resilient Global Food System
Local Communities Empower a Resilient Global Food System. Global Communities found themselves facing food insecurity at unprecedented levels due to COVID-19, but a focus on sustainability, support from partners, and frontline workers kept food on tables – and proved, with agility, the food system can respond to a crisis. The global food system is powered […]
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Youth Can Connect Food Choices to a Healthier Planet
5 Ways Youth Can Connect Food Choices to a Healthier Planet Although many young people care deeply about global issues like food and the environment, they don’t necessarily see these matters as connected. By learning more about the source of their food and the benefits of making nutritious choices, eating appropriate portions, and minimizing food […]
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Bangladesh’s Secret Food Village!
600 POUND WATER BUFFALO! Bangladesh’s Secret Youtube Food Village! Hey, I’m Sonny! I’m from the US but currently, call Vietnam home. I’ve been living in Asia for 10 years and started making food and travel videos to document my experiences. I travel to different parts of the world, hunting down and documenting the most unique […]
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Improve Academic Outcomes through Access to Health Care Coverage
Improve Academic Outcomes through Access to Health Care Coverage (Family Features) With each school year, parents dust off their annual checklists that help them organize their needs as their kids head back to the classroom. This school season, make sure one priority at the top of your to-do list is ensuring your children have health […]
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