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The collapse of the Supercommittee process gives New York City anti-hunger activists a chance to help shape a farm bill that fights hunger, promotes health, protects the environment and bolsters…

ByMark Dunlea 0Comments

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Dec 2011

Economy Investigations

Earning Farm Subsidies … on the Upper East Side?

As a national debate over farm subsidies heats up, a look at the top New York City beneficiaries reveals the nuances of a controversial program.

ByJake Mooney 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Economy In Depth

The Cheerios Index: Do the Poor Pay More for Food?

Poverty is on the rise. What does that mean at the supermarket?

ByKiera Feldman 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Economy In Depth

Williamsburg: 'Normal families need food. This is ridiculous.'

Lunchtime, Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Southside Community Mission.

ByRaed El Rafei 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Economy

Crown Heights: 'If you come in hot, I know how to cool you down.'

Lunchtime, Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Bethany United Methodist Church soup kitchen.

ByElbert Chu 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Economy In Depth

Bed-Stuy: 'I have seen less produce, less food … but more people.'

Lunchtime, Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger.

ByAnika Anand 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Economy

Bushwick: 'There are kids out there who are hungry besides us.'

Lunchtime, Tuesday, September 13, 2011 at the Trinity Human Service Center.

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Despite Economic Slowdown, Food Prices Rise In New York

From August 2010 to August 2011 the average price of food in the New York metropolitan area increased by nearly 5 percent, according to data from the U.S. Bureau of…

ByAlexander Tucciarone 0Comments

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Sep 2011

Economy

At Brooklyn Pantries & Kitchens, New Need is Getting Old

On one Tuesday in September, visits to 12 food pantries and soup kitchens in Brooklyn found unique stories of why clients came, and similar reports from operators of rising…