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Rep. Sewell demands Trump Administration continue SNAP benefits during shutdown

WASHINGTON — Citing the availability a of $5 billion contingency fund, U.S. Rep. Terri Sewell joined 213 House Democrats in a letter to U.S....

OneGenAway hosting food box distribution for furloughed workers, others

HUNTSVILLE -- To help furloughed employees and other local families experiencing food insecurity, One Generation Away is hosting a food box distribution this weekend. OneGenAway's...

Downtown Rescue Mission’s Shoot for Shelter clay shooting tournament takes aim at homelessness.

HUNTSVILLE -- With a target to fight homelessness, Downtown Rescue Mission is once again hosting its Shoot for Shelter Clay Shooting Tournament. The mission, which...

Bulldog Market helps Alabama A&M students overcome food insecurity

NORMAL -- The Bulldog Market, established at Alabama A&M University in 2021, was created to address the growing need for food assistance among students. Coordinated by the...

Downtown Rescue Mission seeks community support to refill pantry shelves

HUNTSVILLE -- An increased demand for services and food has left the cupboards nearly bare at the Downtown Rescue Mission. The Huntsville mission, which served...

Ivey, legislators should oppose federal SNAP cost shift to states, 50 Alabama groups write

MONTGOMERY -- Citing the U.S. House budget reconciliation bill that would place food assistance for more than 750,000 Alabamians at critical risk, 50 organizations...

Number of food insecure families, individuals grows in North Alabama

HUNTSVILLE – The number of North Alabama families facing food insecurity has continued to increase, according to new numbers released by Feeding America.  According to...

Huntsville City Schools to offer free meals to children this summer

HUNTSVILLE -- Huntsville City Schools, in conjunction with the Alabama Department of Education, will begin its annual Summer Food Service Program next month. The program...

Food Bank of North Alabama, letter carriers team up to Stamp Out Hunger

HUNTSVILLE – The Stamp Out Hunger food drive has been running for more than 30 years, delivering food to millions of people. And, it is...

Bank Independent launches Food and Family Share drive to benefit families in need

SHEFFIELD – For 11 years, Bank Independent has hosted the Food Share drive to help fight food insecurity in our communities. This year, the initiative...