Sam Bloch

Staff writer

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Sam Bloch is a staff writer for The Counter.

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@samkbloch
A group of diners in social distance seating on Twigg’s Street in Downtown Tampa
Urban centers from Tampa to Cincinnati are opening street dining programs. Can they reimagine the American city?
Business
by Sam Bloch
05.18.2020
Business
Vanessa Hayes school nutritionist Tift County, Georgia May 2020
I run a free meal program in a rural school district. When schools closed, I took the meals to the streets.
Health
by Vanessa Hayes + Sam Bloch
05.12.2020
Health
The
President Trump described meatpackers’ “liability problems.” Here’s what that could mean for workers.
Business
by Sam Bloch
05.07.2020
Business
Drive through distribution Gates Town Hall April 2020
I work at a food bank. We’ve stepped up in a huge way during the pandemic. But it’s not enough.
Culture
by Tom Silva + Sam Bloch
04.30.2020
Culture
man who tried to feed the world Norman Borlaug with wheat april 21 2020
Norman Borlaug is hailed for “feeding the world.” So why is there still so much hunger?
Culture
by Sam Bloch
04.21.2020
Culture
Two hands place snow peas on a school lunch tray with carrots and ranch dressing on the side. (April 2020)
Federal judge overturns Trump school nutrition rollback
Politics
by Sam Bloch
04.16.2020
Politics
Megan Murray Whole Foods employee with PPE April 2020
I’m a Whole Foods worker in Philadelphia. I feel like I’ve been drafted into a war.
Culture
by Megan Murray + Sam Bloch
04.14.2020
Culture
Dundore and Heister operating during pandemic April 2020
I run a butcher shop in small-town Pennsylvania. Covid-19 has transformed my business—possibly forever.
Culture
by Tod Auman + Sam Bloch
04.10.2020
Culture
shooper looks at ground beef at supermarket COOL April 2020
USDA announces it will revisit country of origin labeling
Business
by Sam Bloch
04.03.2020
Business