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Food insecurity

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...

Food Bank of North Alabama asking residents to join fight against hunger during the holidays

HUNTSVILLE-- With the holidays now here, the Food Bank of North Alabama is requesting the community join the annual effort to fight food insecurity...

Publix Charities donates $100,000 to Food Bank of North Alabama

HUNTSVILLE- The Food Bank of North Alabama, which has seen a marked increase in food insecurity around the area, recently received a sizeable donation...

People’s Patch community farm makes strides in North Huntsville

HUNTSVILLE -- Alabama A&M University’s new community farm partnership with the Madison County Commission now has a name. The People’s Patch provides a unique opportunity for...

7-for-7: Thousands raised during Bank Independent annual food drive

SHEFFIELD – Seven organizations in the seven counties served by Bank Independent, along with the Helping Hands Foundation, received a boost following the 10th...

Barrels (and Boxes) to Love food drive to aid Decatur/Morgan County kicks off 

DECATUR – Same passionate request, different location and with a bit of name change. The 12th annual 2024 Barrels (and Boxes) of Love non-perishable food...

A helping hand: Grants to help low-income N. Alabama residents become self-sufficient

MONTGOMERY – “Sometimes people need a helping hand to lift themselves up when they are going through hard times,”  Gov. Kay Ivey said in...