Hunger

Community colleges are expanding food recovery programs to combat hunger and help students persist to graduation. The initiative, titled 'Food Recovery Fuels Student Success,' highlights efforts to support student success through food recovery.

Researchers discovered that two chemical signals in clonal raider ants influence their behavior between caring for larvae and foraging, suggesting that ant parenting evolved from brain systems originally controlling hunger. Similar signals in mammals indicate a shared evolutionary mechanism across species.

The UN emergency food agency has called for immediate funding, stating that increasing hunger is hindering the response to an Ebola outbreak in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, which has now affected over 3,200 people.

Global hunger has declined according to a UN report, but it remains higher than pre-COVID levels, with millions still experiencing hunger.

The article discusses how cuts to Medicaid and SNAP programs are worsening hunger and mental health issues, as illustrated by a patient who lost SNAP eligibility and faced suicidal ideation due to food insecurity. A clinical dietitian highlights the interconnectedness of food access and mental health in their work with patients.

Piedmont Natural Gas, through the Duke Energy Foundation, is providing nearly $60,000 in grants to three Charlotte-area nonprofits to address hunger and housing insecurity. The funding supports organizations like Nourish Up, which received $20,000 to expand its food network in Mecklenburg and surrounding counties.

The Bayelsa State Government has rejected claims by the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) that poverty and hunger remain unaddressed under Governor Douye Diri's six-year administration, asserting that welfare-improving programs have been implemented. The government disputes the PDP's allegations, emphasizing its efforts to enhance residents' well-being.

The article argues that taxes on groceries are contributing to hunger in America, framing the issue as a result of policy choices rather than an inevitable outcome. It highlights how taxing basic necessities exacerbates food insecurity for families.

The World Food Programme (WFP) is utilizing five key innovations to transform food assistance delivery in Africa. These innovations are crucial in addressing hunger and improving on-the-ground operations.

Israel's largest food basket distributor, Yad Ezra V’Shulamit, provides food, hope, and dignity to those in need. The organization seeks support to feed Israel respectfully.

Venezuela's death toll from the quakes is nearing 2,000 with 43,000 missing. Aid agencies report worsening hunger and disease due to an overwhelmed healthcare system.

An endocrinologist at Vanderbilt University, Dr. Anna Beth Bradley, states that eating five to six small meals daily does not lead to greater weight loss compared to three balanced meals when calorie and macronutrient intake are equal. She notes that more frequent meals may increase hunger and not boost metabolism, and meal frequency alone does not determine weight loss success.

The annual 9 Food Drive Collection Day is held to support Second Harvest Food Bank of Metrolina, collecting non-perishable items at Arboretum Shopping Center Walmart. The event aids families in North and South Carolina, where over 483,000 people live in poverty, with 42% being children and seniors. The first 50 donors receive Monster Jam tickets, and online donations are also accepted.

A person's weight increased to over 300lbs after doctors discovered an issue in their brain, which led to a loss of control over hunger. The individual ignored a subtle warning sign before the condition worsened.

The article, sponsored content, highlights that hunger may not be visibly apparent and encourages donations to support programs providing groceries, meals, and compassionate care to those in need.

The humanitarian crisis in Africa's Sahel region has expanded due to increased violence, particularly in the Central Sahel, alongside climate shocks and widespread hunger. Millions of people require urgent assistance as displacement and hunger cross borders, despite the crisis fading from global headlines since 2012.

The Ukrainian city of Oleshky has been occupied by Russian troops since 2022. Many residents face dire conditions and are cut off from the outside world. Kyiv is seeking to rescue them.

ABC7 Feed SoCal is hosting its 15th annual food drive to provide meals for neighbors in urgent need in Southern California, running through May 29.

Displacement and hunger in Gaza have led some families to marry off their children, with 20.6% of marriages in 2023 involving girls under 18. These young brides often face abuse, rape, and difficult pregnancies.

Gaza's overcrowded camps are experiencing a surge in skin diseases, primarily affecting children due to deteriorating healthcare services and living conditions. The crisis highlights the collapse of medical infrastructure and the vulnerability of children in the region.

Six months after Trump’s ceasefire in Gaza, residents face ongoing crises including disease, hunger, and Israeli strikes. A displaced mother, Ezyia Abu Haya, is highlighted in a Khan Younis camp as an example of the dire conditions.

The closure of the Strait of Hormuz is expected to cause rising fuel and fertilizer costs, leading to reduced agricultural harvests and higher food prices, potentially leaving millions hungry.

A young gray whale named Willapa Willy died after swimming upriver in Washington state. Experts suggest hunger was likely the cause of the whale's inland journey.