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May 21, 2016
Kudos to the FDA
We applaud yesterday’s new nutrition labels released yesterday that highlight important changes related to calories, serving sizes and sugars.
It’s the first overhaul of labels in 20 years and, as WashPo says “highlights the many breakthroughs in nutrition science as well as upheavals in the nation’s disease burden during that period.” -
April 21, 2016
Production-based incentives make it hard to get nutrition and food waste outcomes we want
After a day of listening to many of the country’s top influencers on topics ranging from protein in the diet to food waste to nutrition, a few of the dots began to connect: while some of our country’s food policies once served us quite well, they don’t anymore.
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June 12, 2015
The Hunger Heat Map
The Heat Map allows the CAFB to look at communities we serve by location, identify gaps and target hunger interventions.
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August 18, 2014
Hunger Revealed
More than 530,700 people in the Washington metro region turn to food pantries and meal service programs to feed themselves and their families.
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November 4, 2013
SNAP Recipients See Cuts in Benefits
Recipients can expect two changes in their benefit amounts during the fall of 2013.
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November 4, 2013
How Would You Live On $187.50 A Week?
How do seniors manage on a meager income where the cost of living is one of the highest in the country?
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October 24, 2013
Montgomery County Councilmember Ervin Proclaims Food Day
On Wednesday, October 23rd the Council issued a proclamation declaring October 24th Food Day in support of the nationwide celebration, and movement toward more healthy, affordable and sustainable food in Montgomery County.
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October 1, 2013
Not Shutdown
The Federal Government has shut down. However, The Capital Area Food Bank is open for business.
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May 16, 2013
Partner Highlight: The Advocacy Intake Center
Every Tuesday, the Faith Based Collaborative Outreach Group and the CAFB’s SNAP outreach team join forces at the Advocacy Intake Center located at Carrollton Elementary School.
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April 23, 2013
Listening Is Key to Hunger Solution
The Metropolitan Area Hunger Conference brings together those invested — either professionally or socially — in eradicating hunger.