food security

A color drawing of a wide assortment of fruits and vegetables

Education June 17, 2024

Kennesaw State, Kroger partnering to boost campus resources at nine HBCUs

The following article by Darius Goodman first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website Kennesaw State University is teaming with Kroger to ensure that college students have access to food…

Cobb County May 5, 2024

Free summer meals for children and teens under 18 at Cobb public libraries

Nutritious breakfast and lunch will be offered for children and teens under 18 at two Cobb County Public Library branches on weekdays in June and July. The program is offered…

Health Care February 27, 2023

Looming Cuts to Emergency SNAP Benefits Threaten Food Security in Rural America

This article by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez February 23, 2023 ELKO, Nev. — On a cold morning in early…

Health Care February 24, 2023

Looming Cuts to Emergency SNAP Benefits Threaten Food Security in Rural America

This article by Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez first appeared in Kaiser Health News, republished with permission. Jazmin Orozco Rodriguez February 23, 2023 ELKO, Nev. — On a cold morning in early…

Economy December 13, 2022

Here’s why food prices remain stubbornly high even as inflation cools

by Casey Quinlan, Georgia Recorder [This article first appeared in the Georgia Recorder and in the States Newsroom, republished with permission] December 13, 2022 Shoppers hoping for a little relief…

Economy March 22, 2022

David Scott: House Ag committee to conduct hearings on beef prices and meatpacking industry

U.S. Representative David Scott, who represents Georgia’s 13th Congressional District including part of south Cobb County, announced that the House Agriculture Committee will hold a hearing on April 27 to…

U.S. Congress October 25, 2021

David Scott sends letter to House Appropriations Committee urging SNAP funding

Rep. David Scott, who represents the 13th U.S. Congressional District of Georgia, which includes South Cobb, sent a letter to the House Appropriations Committee urging support for federal nutrition programs,…

Volunteers loading food at Reflections of Trinity Food distribution in Powder Springs

Cobb County January 5, 2021

Getting the food out in Cobb

The Cobb Community Foundation submitted the following article about filling the gap in food security with the use of Cobb COVID-19 Community Relief Fund grants. The latest round of grants…

Welcome to Cobb County brick sign at Henderson Road on Veterans Memorial

Cobb County September 19, 2020

CFR Thanks for Giving event coming up

The Center for Family Resources (CFR) is doing its annual “Thanks for Giving” event a bit differently this year. If you are looking for a way to contribute to families…

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Cobb County November 4, 2024

Reports and photos from a litter cleanup and a veteran’s expo

Avid community volunteer Barry Krebs submitted reports and photos from two events: the Atlanta Latino and South Cobb Lions Club’s litter cleanup on WIndy Hill Road and Sweetwater Mission’s work…

Education November 4, 2024

Kennesaw State researcher earns NIH grant to investigate health factors related to obesity using AI

Photo above by Matt Yung [This article by Raynard Churchwell first appeared on the Kennesaw State University website, republished with permission] The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recently…

Psychology November 4, 2024

Election anxiety doesn’t need to win − here are 3 science-backed strategies from a clinical psychologist to rein in the stress

by Shannon Sauer-Zavala, University of Kentucky, [This article first appeared in The Conversation, republished with permission] Uncertainty about the election getting to you? Is anxiety the dominant feature of your…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 4, 2024

Cobb County Courier Cat of the Day: “My name is Dolly, and I’m looking for a new family!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Cat of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female black/white domestic short…

Pets and Pet Adoption November 4, 2024

Cobb County Courier Dog of the Day: “I’m Nova, and I’m a sweet lab mix who needs a home!”

Photo from Cobb County Animal Services Shelter website The Cobb County Courier’s Dog of the Day, selected from the Cobb Animal Shelter website, is a medium-sized female black/white labrador retriever….

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food security

Kennesaw State, Kroger partnering to boost campus resources at nine HBCUs

Free summer meals for children and teens under 18 at Cobb public libraries

Looming Cuts to Emergency SNAP Benefits Threaten Food Security in Rural America

Looming Cuts to Emergency SNAP Benefits Threaten Food Security in Rural America

Here’s why food prices remain stubbornly high even as inflation cools

David Scott: House Ag committee to conduct hearings on beef prices and meatpacking industry

David Scott sends letter to House Appropriations Committee urging SNAP funding

Getting the food out in Cobb

CFR Thanks for Giving event coming up