In honor of Earth Month, Montgomery county is acknowledging a week of environmental and social impact of wasted food in the county.
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UberEats delivery guy builds up his own brand by documenting his deliveries
Josh Cavalero has been documenting his daily food deliveries on Instagram reels since August 2022. He started it as a way to connect with others in his community more. Through it, he’s been able to build his own brand. Cavalero hopes to expand it to more restaurant reviews that go deeper than what’s on the menu.
Investigations find dangerous levels of PFAs in fast-food restaurant packaging
Alarming levels of PFAS have been found in food packaging at a large number of popular fast-food chains. These dangerous chemicals are often called “forever chemicals” because they do not break down in the environment. They are used to prevent grease and water from soaking through food wrappers and beverage cups.
Maryland Food Bank receives donation to fight hunger
It’s estimated that roughly two million Marylanders may face food insecurity this year. A big community donation will now provide 230,000 meals across the state to address hunger.
DC making moves to tackle food insecurity among low income residents
Washington – DC Health partnered with FRESHFARM to provide fresh produce to low income residents through Produce Plus, a supplemental assistance program overseen by DC Health. Beginning this summer, FRESHFARM will manage the program to connect local farmers and vendors…
Marylanders say they are feeling the pinch of inflation
The Consumer Price Index, which is a common measure of inflation, climbed 6.2% in October compared to last year – the largest yearly increase in more than 30 years.
Montgomery County theaters losing money under orders to halt food sales
Montgomery Co., MD- Movie theaters have been among the hardest-hit businesses in the county since the pandemic started. Now with some restrictions lifted, movie theaters are finding that they cannot serve food or beverages to moviegoers as Covid-19 mask restrictions…
Maryland businesses on display at local culinary festival
A variety of vendors, including several from Maryland, came together to share different kinds of food and alcohol at the Chocolate, Wine & Whiskey Festival in Washington, D.C. on Saturday.
Baltimore food hand-out for federal workers impacted by government shutdown
100 families affected by the government shutdown took advantage of the Maryland Food Bank’s fresh produce, canned goods, and other grocery items to help get them through their period of unemployment and no pay.