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BOISE, Idaho–(BUSINESS WIRE)–The Albertsons Companies Foundation, BB #:193326, today announced the launch of a new collaborative effort to address child hunger this summer. This first-of-its-kind effort, bringing together a coalition of leading nonprofit organizations, is designed to raise awareness and participation in the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) new Summer Child Electronic Benefit Transfer program (Summer EBT), also known as SUN Bucks. “Child hunger is a complex issue that requires partners across the food system to come together and work together,” said Kristy Duncan Anderson, president and executive director of the Albertsons Companies Foundation. “Through the collective knowledge, expertise and…
Federal spending on USDA food and nutrition assistance programs totaled $166.4 billion in FY2023, down 13 percent from $191.1 billion in FY22 and down 18 percent from the FY2021 peak of $202.4 billion when adjusted for inflation to 2023 dollars. In FY2023, spending on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) decreased 9 percent from the prior year’s inflation-adjusted amount to $112.8 billion, despite increases in participation and maximum benefit amounts. The decrease occurred due to the nationwide end of emergency allocations that had temporarily increased benefits for all recipients to at least the maximum for their household size since March…
The founder of a skincare company has debunked some beauty myths that can be harmful to your skin.While many methods are marketed as anti-ageing techniques, some can have the opposite effect, and she said some of her “personal favourites” need to be abandoned. Mascotini CEO Olga Parno debunked some skincare myths in the US Sun.Credit: Instagram/olgaparno”There’s no end to skin care myths, especially with the rise of social media,” said Olga Parno, founder of Masktini.Previously, she shared her ice tricks and favorite drugstore beauty products for a glowing face with the US Sun.Now, she shared some of the common “dos…
The founder of a skincare company has debunked some beauty myths that can be harmful to your skin.While many methods are marketed as anti-ageing techniques, some can have the opposite effect, and she said some of her “personal favourites” need to be abandoned. Mascotini CEO Olga Parno debunked some skincare myths in the US Sun.Credit: Instagram/olgaparno”There’s no end to skin care myths, especially with the rise of social media,” said Olga Parno, founder of Masktini.Previously, she shared her ice tricks and favorite drugstore beauty products for a glowing face with the US Sun.Now, she shared some of the common “dos…
NEW ORLEANS (WGNO) — This week Hank is in the kitchen making zero-sugar jam that’s perfect if your local, seasonal berries have frozen over, or you can use store-bought frozen berries. Developed by Grace of Grace’s Food Lab, this jam recipe is naturally low in carbohydrates and sweetened only with natural, plant-based sweeteners. And if you’re not into DIY, check back next week for our picks for store-bought sugar-free berry jams and spreads. Sugar-free berry jam 16 ounces (about 3 ½ cups) frozen berries ¼ cup erythritol zero-calorie vegetable sweetener ¼ cup granular allulose vegetable-based zero-calorie sweetener 4 teaspoons pectin…
©Paula McCarty, Spring Fever, oil on canvas, 2023, photo by Amy Penn May’s Milk Moon has come and gone, but you still have a few days to experience the colorful, practical art of Paula McCarty and Lisa Wynette, currently on display at the Springer Cultural Center in Champaign. Filled with art history, rich color, and three-dimensional appeal, the exhibit closes this Saturday, June 15th. In her artist statement, McCarty writes that “the experimental aspects of painting – the efficiency of brushstrokes, the viscosity of paint, the speed of application, the variety of techniques” shape much of her work. She says…
The Colorado Bulldog is a sweet, alcoholic, float-like cocktail made with vodka, coffee liqueur, cream and cola. The drink is essentially a White Russian with cola, a coffee-flavored soda shop float for adults. The origins of the Colorado Bulldog are shrouded in mystery, but the drink is thought to have been introduced in the 1980s when the White Russian was especially popular. Over the years, the buzzy drink has developed a cult following among those in the know. The trick to mixing ingredients like cream and cola without curdling or creating excessive fizz is to first shake all the ingredients…
Skin care products have captivated beauty enthusiasts with their miraculous results.Some people even received praise from their doctors for their anti-aging solutions.Amazon shoppers rave about moisturizing, anti-aging serum (stock photo)Credit: Getty Images – GettyThe L’Oreal Paris Serum Revitalift Filler retails for $24 on Amazon.It contains numerous anti-aging ingredients such as niacinamide, vitamin C, collagen peptides, vitamin E, and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).The hyaluronic acid contained in the serum has also been proven to help retain moisture in the skin.It also absorbs quickly into the skin, penetrating layers without leaving a filmy residue.Why does it work?Different ingredients used in skin care…
Skin care products have captivated beauty enthusiasts with their miraculous results.Some people even received praise from their doctors for their anti-aging solutions.Amazon shoppers rave about moisturizing, anti-aging serum (stock photo)Credit: Getty Images – GettyThe L’Oreal Paris Serum Revitalift Filler retails for $24 on Amazon.It contains numerous anti-aging ingredients such as niacinamide, vitamin C, collagen peptides, vitamin E, and alpha hydroxy acids (AHAs).The hyaluronic acid contained in the serum has also been proven to help retain moisture in the skin.It also absorbs quickly into the skin, penetrating layers without leaving a filmy residue.Why does it work?Different ingredients used in skin care…
LITTLE ROCK, Ark. – Army National Guard chaplains and their supporting unit ministry teams from across the U.S. refined strategies and tools to enhance Soldiers’ mental and psychological wellness, May 6-9, at the Army National Guard’s Professional Education Center. The training event also addressed the importance of equipping National Guard chaplains with the tools to support Soldiers. “Your role as a chaplain is not only important, it’s vital,” said Master Sergeant Major John T. Raines, the Army National Guard’s command sergeant major. “The Army National Guard wants you to contribute greatly to increasing the readiness of our unit.”…