For low-income workers like Elsilia Carrasco, food stamps are essential to help feed her family. Cuts have already posed hardships. And they are about to get worse.
Posted on 12 October 2019.
For low-income workers like Elsilia Carrasco, food stamps are essential to help feed her family. Cuts have already posed hardships. And they are about to get worse.
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Posted on 09 October 2018.
Morrisania in the South Bronx has long been known as a “food desert” for its lack of fresh produce — the local Youthmarket is trying to improve the situation.
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Posted on 05 October 2014.
The Bronx Overall Economic Development Corporation receives about 10 to 15 requests for new business loans every month. Most like the Hungry Bird are financed by a close knit group of family members.
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Posted on 15 September 2014.
Juice bars are booming in Soundview even as some medical experts raise concerns about their hidden dangers for diabetics
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Posted on 30 October 2012.
Sandy struck hard in the East Bronx, home of the region’s largest food distribution market.
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Posted on 28 October 2012.
WIC was first created to provide emergency milk and cheese to hungry children of low-income Americans. It now provides expert nutritional advice and vouchers for fresh produce. Is it working?
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Posted on 25 October 2012.
A student transformed abandoned land at Fordham University into an on-campus farm, offering fresh organic vegetables to both Fordham students and residents in the Bronx.
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Posted on 07 September 2012.
The city’s Stellar Farmers Markets are the only programs like them for Food Stamp recipients in the nation.
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