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McDonald's crew member Samantha Medina prepares french fries as the McDonald's restaurant. April 25, 2017
New study finds PFAS in food wrappers from Chick-fil-A, Burger King, McDonald’s

03.24.2022
by H. Claire Brown
Two Black farmers in the bottom right hand corner look up at a sky of swirling clouds in the shape of a brain overlooking their land with a red barn. Watercolor, March 2022
Debt, racism, and fear of displacement are driving an overlooked public health crisis among Black farmers
Two Black farmers in the bottom right hand corner look up at a sky of swirling clouds in the shape of a brain overlooking their land with a red barn. Watercolor, March 2022
03.17.2022
by Safiya Charles
Dangerous levels of lead found in Montana school drinking water
03.08.2022
by Katheryn Houghton, Kaiser Health News
An illustration of a safety goggle cutout with images of a worker in PPE and poultry being processed shown inside. March 2022
Mountaire Farms said North Carolina worker complaints about a toxic chemical were “bogus.” The state DOL just fined the company for serious violations.
An illustration of a safety goggle cutout with images of a worker in PPE and poultry being processed shown inside. March 2022
03.03.2022
by Tina Vasquez
The produce section at Community Action House’s Food Club in Holland, Mich.
Does the food pantry of the future involve payment?
The produce section at Community Action House’s Food Club in Holland, Mich.
03.03.2022
by Chris Costanzo
Gray tray with orange and red scenes of chips, hospital, and prison bars on blue painted background January 2022 social.
Poor food in prison and jails can cause or worsen eating and health problems. And the effects can linger long after release.
Gray tray with orange and red scenes of chips, hospital, and prison bars on blue painted background January 2022 social.
02.01.2022
by Lela Nargi
Whole roasted chickens for sale in a supermarket. January 2022
Kidney failure, emergency rooms, and medical debt: The unseen costs of food poisoning
Whole roasted chickens for sale in a supermarket. January 2022
01.25.2022
by Maryam Jameel, ProPublica
A student with head tilted, headphones, and yellow shirt looks discontent staring at computer screen January 2022.
Covid-19 sent many children into virtual learning programs. Their families didn’t know it could cost them food benefits.
A student with head tilted, headphones, and yellow shirt looks discontent staring at computer screen January 2022.
01.20.2022
by Jessica Fu
A mock up of modern three story building with gray car in front November 2021.
Why San Antonio Food Bank is building affordable housing
A mock up of modern three story building with gray car in front November 2021.
11.29.2021
by Chris Costanzo
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