A while back, we asked friends to recommend their favorite “overlooked” local food spots – locally owned restaurants and eateries that aren’t on Restaurant Row. The local food scene has moved beyond renaissance to the point where Worcester is taking its place as a foodie destination, thanks to an infusion of trendy new eating spots […]
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Action Alert: SaveSNAP from FY18 Budget Cuts
A Message from Martha: SaveSNAP from Congressional FY18 Budget Resolution Cuts Dear Food Advocates! News reports from Capitol Hill indicate that the Republican majority in both chambers is trying to pass an FY18 budget resolution -primarily to use as a vehicle for tax reform for the wealthy and corporations. They are now expected to vote on the House […]
#HungerActionMonth Selfies Signs!
Help us spread the word that Food Is a Basic Human Right with these selfie signs developed by the Worcester County Regional Food Bank. Just download the PDF files, print them out, take a selfie and share it on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram or Snapchat. Tag us so we can like and share them, too! Download […]
Action Alert: Hunger Action Day
Tomorrow is Hunger Action Day! We’re joining with the Worcester County Food Bank and other organizations across the country to call on everyone to take action! Below is the full text of the Action Alert sent out by Liz Sheehan Castro, advocacy director at WCFB. It lists several actions you can take to help eliminate […]
ICYMI July 2017 – 10 Important Articles About Food Policy and Anti-Hunger Issues
We frequently share articles on our Facebook page that relate to food policy and other anti-hunger issues in some way or other, but we know that sometimes those pieces slip by in the rush of other news. That’s why we’re rounding up a handful of pieces we shared – and some that slipped by us […]