Guilford County's mobile WIC unit is meeting residents where they are
For just over three months workers at the Guilford County Women, Infants and Children, or WIC, Clinic have been hopping into a Ford Transit Van and hitting the open road.
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Millions of American families struggle to get food on the table, report finds
17 million U.S. households were food insecure in 2022. That's 3.5 million more than the prior year. Families with children and people of color experienced higher than average rates of food insecurity.
What closes and what keeps running in a federal government shutdown
A government shutdown is looming but not every federal office will close completely. Some critical services will continue as employees work without pay.
North Carolina expands action plan to address food and nutrition needs
North Carolina officials have released a new action plan to address food insecurity and nutrition needs.
The baby formula shortage is prompting calls to increase support for breastfeeding
As parents scramble to find scarce baby formula and the government races to boost production and imports, some advocates say the U.S. should do more to encourage breastfeeding.
NC Receives Federal Grant To Grow Telehealth WIC Services
North Carolina is getting a federal grant to help address food insecurity in rural communities.
From Potatoes To Salty Fries In School: Congress Tweaks Food Rules
The giant federal spending bill that's expected to go to a vote Thursday will give schools some flexibility in implementing nutrition standards. Also a winner: the potato lobby.
Food Lion Donates $500,000 to Offset Gov't. Shutdown Losses
Food Lion has made a $500,000 donation to help offset the loss of benefits to low-income families resulting from the government shutdown.