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The Northwest produces nearly 88% of all U.S. fresh pears, but on the canned side, the August closure of the Yakima Del Monte cannery left many growers unsure about the future.

The Idaho Foodbank says the need for hunger relief statewide is greater now than ever before.

Food assistance and donations are typically thought of as something for the holiday season, helping those less fortunate have a better Christmas and start the New Year on a better foot.

The USDA announced plans last week to purchase up to $30 million in fresh fruit from American farmers and producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the country.

As the government shutdown continues, the USDA published a website notice saying federal food aid will not be going out to families nationwide, adding “the well has run dry” for SNAP.

Food insecurity knows no boundaries, but it disproportionately impacts rural areas of the country.

It’s a common theme across the Northwest, food banks facing cuts to their federal assistance. And now, the University of Idaho is working to help feed local families in need.

Through the month of June, Feeding America and the National Association of Farm Broadcasters, which the PNW Ag Network is a part of, have partnered to end child hunger.  Feeding America works nationwide to meet the food needs of rural Americans.  Eric Wi...

Hunger advocacy groups are asking Oregonians to speak up if they're concerned about the cuts Congress could make to food, health care, and housing assistance programs.  The Oregon Center for Public Policy said Congress is considering proposals that would reduce SNAP benefits and free school meals for students, along with cuts to health care and rental assistance programs.  About o...

On Monday, April 7th, the Washington State Department of Agriculture Food Assistance program announced that applications for the 5th round of Resiliency Grants are now open.  These grants are available to eligible hunger relief organizations, including those not currently participating in FA core programs, to help address critical needs in hunger relief across Washington.  Applica...