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Founded alongside former First Lady @michelleobama's Let's Move! campaign in 2010, PHA is working towards a healthier America powered by good food for all.
Washington, DC
Joined May 2011
It's #GivingTuesday, and there’s no better time to support good food access, especially as more families face rising food insecurity. When you give today, your donation will be doubled thanks to our board’s $50,000 match. Make double the impact today: https://t.co/A1eIyOG3FW
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Frozen food, fresh impact. Our pilot with @AFFI & @Instacart shows frozen fruits & veggies can help families eat well & waste less. We’re proud to keep rethinking what access to good food means. Read more: https://t.co/Xe2VthycNq
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Read more about the scale of this crisis and how states are responding here:
npr.org
States are trying to sort what options they can offer beneficiaries to fill the gap in food assistance. Reporters from the NPR Network are covering the impact of this potential lapse in states across...
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For individuals in need of immediate food assistance, call 211 in most states or contact the National Hunger Hotline at 1-866-3-HUNGRY (1-866-348-6479) for help finding nearby resources.
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If you’re a local nonprofit or state agency looking for ways to help families access healthy food quickly, please reach out — we have programs to help families access grocery benefits.
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for essential nutrition assistance. As this situation unfolds, PHA remains committed to supporting our partners and communities in providing good food for all.
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The impending disruption to SNAP benefits caused by the ongoing government shutdown could leave millions of Americans without the support they rely on to put food on the table. Nearly 42 million people, including children, seniors, and people with disabilities, depend on SNAP...
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Perishability shouldn’t be a barrier to eating well. That’s why PHA partnered with @AFFI and @Instacart to explore how frozen produce can expand access to nutritious food. Learn more: https://t.co/nywh64IMkm
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@AFFI, @Instacart & @PHAnews release results of a pilot to expand access to fruits & vegetables for #SNAP recipients by adding #FrozenProduce as an option. 🛒🥦🍓Details🔗➡️ https://t.co/L5MhCP8GUt
#FoodManufacturing #FrozenFood #FoodProcessing #Hunger #FoodSecurity
refrigeratedfrozenfood.com
The evaluation demonstrated that frozen fruits and vegetables support nutrition access and healthy eating for households, especially those facing nutrition insecurity.
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We’re proud to share our FY25 Impact Report! It goes beyond the numbers to tell the real stories of change happening when communities, partners, and families come together to make good food a reality for all. Check it out here: https://t.co/1PCG2USsP7
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We’re concerned by the USDA’s decision to discontinue the annual Household Food Security Report. For 30 years, this survey has provided valuable insights that help shape policies to address hunger and food insecurity. Learn more:
npr.org
The Department of Agriculture said it will end a longstanding annual food insecurity survey. Experts say the move will obscure the effects of recent changes that will lead to people losing food aid.
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September is National Family Meals Month! Did you know that children who regularly eat meals with their families eat more fruits and veggies? Family meals are a great way to stay connected with loved ones and can encourage more nutritious eating habits down the line.
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On Farmworker Appreciation Day, we honor the hardworking hands who make it possible for our communities to thrive. Farmworkers are the backbone of our country’s food system — planting, tending, and harvesting the good food that nourishes us all. We are deeply grateful for them!
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National Farmers Market Week is August 3rd -9th! Farmers' markets are a great way to support local farmers, purchase fresh produce, and connect with your community. They also help to make healthier foods more accessible to everyone!
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It’s hard to believe it’s already been a month since our Good Food for All Summit! We’re still feeling the energy from that day and we love hearing about the connections sparked and conversations still unfolding. Swipe through for a few highlights! #GFASummit25 #GoodFoodforAll
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When school’s out, 30M kids lose access to free meals. Summer EBT helps eligible families fill the gap. Learn more at https://t.co/f6rg2isTI9. 🍎 #
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Pastor Bennie Brown is leading the charge to revive Black farming in the Mississippi Delta through education & agriculture. With support from Rootswell, our work in the MS Delta, he’s growing the next generation of Black farmers. 🌱 Read more:
yahoo.com
JONESTOWN, Miss. — As Pastor Bennie Brown sat in the bright red pews of St. James Missionary Baptist, just a few feet away from the podium where he preaches every Sunday, the 71-year-old farmer...
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“The recent passage of the Big Beautiful Bill—and its damaging changes to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP)—erects new and harmful barriers for tens of millions of families struggling to put healthy meals on the table..."
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Farmers markets nourish more than just bodies—they build community. 🌽 Through Rootswell, we’re proud to support the Downtown Clarksdale Farmers Market, connecting local growers with families every week. Check out last week’s highlights!
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