/tags/hunger hunger en-US Copyright Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:29:39 GMT /texas-news/2024-09-05/new-poll-finds-its-getting-harder-for-texas-families-to-afford-groceries More than half of families with school-aged children faced food insecurity over the last year. Parents also said concerns over whether they can afford nutritious food for their households is taking a toll on their mental health. Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:29:39 GMT /texas-news/2024-09-05/new-poll-finds-its-getting-harder-for-texas-families-to-afford-groceries Becky Fogel /government/2024-05-24/congress-agriculture-committee-bill-hearing-2024 Opponents say this year's farm bill would significantly cut down on federal meal benefits for low-income Americans. Supporters say projected funding cuts are inaccurate. Fri, 24 May 2024 13:17:27 GMT /government/2024-05-24/congress-agriculture-committee-bill-hearing-2024 Toluwani Osibamowo /news/2024-05-15/nearly-1-7-million-texas-kids-are-at-risk-of-going-hungry A Feeding America report found almost 1 in 4 Texas households with children are food insecure, with almost 1.7 million children at risk of getting inadequate nutrition. Wed, 15 May 2024 14:39:17 GMT /news/2024-05-15/nearly-1-7-million-texas-kids-are-at-risk-of-going-hungry Christopher Connelly /news/2024-04-25/fort-worth-tarrant-food-bank-food-shortage-hunger-north-texas The Tarrant Area Food Bank said it may not have enough food to help families keep from going hungry over the summer, when school kids eat more meals at home. Thu, 25 Apr 2024 10:00:00 GMT /news/2024-04-25/fort-worth-tarrant-food-bank-food-shortage-hunger-north-texas Christopher Connelly /texas-news/2023-12-14/227-000-texans-could-lose-out-on-food-and-health-help-if-congress-doesnt-increase-wic-funding A new report finds the food and health assistance program could start turning eligible women, infants and children away if Congress does not increase funding. Thu, 14 Dec 2023 11:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2023-12-14/227-000-texans-could-lose-out-on-food-and-health-help-if-congress-doesnt-increase-wic-funding Christopher Connelly /texas-news/2023-11-03/texas-faces-higher-hunger-rates-than-every-other-state-except-arkansas Texas has the second-highest rate of residents at risk of going hungry in the nation. That bleak ranking comes from new data released by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Fri, 03 Nov 2023 10:00:00 GMT /texas-news/2023-11-03/texas-faces-higher-hunger-rates-than-every-other-state-except-arkansas Christopher Connelly /government/2023-05-30/north-texans-face-great-hunger-risk-after-snap-cuts-during-food-price-emergency The end of pandemic-era food assistance came at a steep cost for many North Texans. Tue, 30 May 2023 10:00:00 GMT /government/2023-05-30/north-texans-face-great-hunger-risk-after-snap-cuts-during-food-price-emergency Christopher Connelly /health-wellness/2022-12-12/why-poor-sleep-might-lead-to-junk-food-cravings We know too little sleep can cause fatigue. But a recent study found it also can adversely affect hormones that usually help you control hunger. Parkland Hospital dietitian Melissa Mendez explains how to ËÄ»¢Ó°Ôºâ€™s Sam Baker. Mon, 12 Dec 2022 11:00:00 GMT /health-wellness/2022-12-12/why-poor-sleep-might-lead-to-junk-food-cravings Sam Baker /news/2022-03-03/reducing-childhood-hunger-in-rural-areas-of-texas A cooperative initiative in Texas helped bolster the nutrition programs at 5 rural school districts. Thu, 03 Mar 2022 09:00:00 GMT /news/2022-03-03/reducing-childhood-hunger-in-rural-areas-of-texas Justin Martin /news/2022-02-09/covid-19-has-led-to-increased-food-insecurity-in-north-texas-study-finds A study finds the pandemic has made life more difficult for food-insecure households in North Texas. Wed, 09 Feb 2022 20:51:12 GMT /news/2022-02-09/covid-19-has-led-to-increased-food-insecurity-in-north-texas-study-finds Justin Martin