Shalini Kantayya
Shalini Kantayya, a Brooklyn-based film director, examines water access, nutrition and agricultural issues affecting present and future generations.
Fresh Ideas BlogFrom the DigestGarden Podcasts from the Food Sleuth In her weekly radio show as the Food Sleuth, Melinda Hemmelgarn has been digging into a number of garden-related topics.By Melinda Hemmelgarn IATP Food and Society Fellows on Facebook |
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The Child Nutrition Policy Landscape A tight federal budget may force food assistance advocates to think differently about meeting the growing needs.By Mark N. Muller WIC & SNAP 101 – How Do These Programs Work? The federal government has two multi-billion dollar programs designed to alleviate hunger and poor nutrition; the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants and Children (better known as WIC); and, the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP, formerly known as the food stamp program). With the imminent reauthorization of the legislation for WIC, the Child Nutrition Act, now is the time to review how these programs work, and consider areas where improved coordination and possible integration are possible.By Alethia Carr |
