Worcester Food Policy Council
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September 2025 Food Insecurity & Racism: Connecting the Dots Registration - Worcester Trauma, Resiliency & Racial Equity Training Institute
Thank you for your interest in the Worcester Trauma, Resiliency & Racial Equity Training Institute's Food Insecurity & Racism: Connecting the Dots course! This course will take place from 9:00 AM - 11...
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The Center on Food Equity is thrilled to offer a 4 part series: "Racism and Food Insecurity: Connecting the Dots." Thanks to generous sponsorship from Worcester County Food Bank, participants.
Registration is open now until Aug 22 or until capacity is reached.
Registration is open now until Aug 22 or until capacity is reached.
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“We believe a library should have something for everyone,” WPL Executive Director Jason Homer said. “Just because you don't want that book doesn't mean other people don't, and we have over 860,000 titles.”
'A library should have something for everyone': Library sets events for Banned Books Week
In honor of "Band Books Week," the Worcester Public Library will celebrate “the freedom to read” all afternoon on Oct. 11.
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October 8, 2025 at 2:11 PM
“We believe a library should have something for everyone,” WPL Executive Director Jason Homer said. “Just because you don't want that book doesn't mean other people don't, and we have over 860,000 titles.”
How Government Funding Disruptions Affected Nonprofits in Early 2025 www.urban.org/research/pub...
How Government Funding Disruptions Affected Nonprofits in Early 2025
Using data from the 2025 National Survey of Nonprofit Trends and Impacts, a nationally representative survey of 501(c)(3) public charities that operate acros…
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October 8, 2025 at 11:22 PM
How Government Funding Disruptions Affected Nonprofits in Early 2025 www.urban.org/research/pub...
The more you know... Stay tuned to our channel for opportunities to learn about #WorcesterFoodAccess & policy opportunities
We are in day two of the government shutdown. What does that mean when it comes to food and agriculture? Sign up for our 4-part email series, Crash Course: Civics and the Food System, to learn how the government has a hand in the food system.
Civil Eats Launches a New Crash Course on Civics and the Food System
This four-part email course covers the federal government’s role in what we eat, and what's happening as the system is being pressure-tested.
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October 2, 2025 at 6:46 PM
The more you know... Stay tuned to our channel for opportunities to learn about #WorcesterFoodAccess & policy opportunities
Good Good Food Denver Launch
YouTube video by Partnership for a Healthier America
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October 2, 2025 at 6:44 PM
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SNAP helps families get back on their feet and keeps dollars flowing to grocery stores, corner markets, and farmers' markets. Cutting it hurts everyone. #SNAPmatters
August 8, 2025 at 2:49 PM
SNAP helps families get back on their feet and keeps dollars flowing to grocery stores, corner markets, and farmers' markets. Cutting it hurts everyone. #SNAPmatters
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"All people, not just corporations or disconnected policymakers, should have the power and agency to shape what’s grown, what’s eaten, and how we are nourished."
Read the op-ed by Tambra Raye Stevenson, founder and CEO of WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture. ⬇️
Read the op-ed by Tambra Raye Stevenson, founder and CEO of WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture. ⬇️
Op-ed: We Need a Food Bill of Rights
From Oklahoma to Washington, D.C., this food activist works to ensure that communities can protect their food systems and their future.
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August 8, 2025 at 6:30 PM
"All people, not just corporations or disconnected policymakers, should have the power and agency to shape what’s grown, what’s eaten, and how we are nourished."
Read the op-ed by Tambra Raye Stevenson, founder and CEO of WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture. ⬇️
Read the op-ed by Tambra Raye Stevenson, founder and CEO of WANDA: Women Advancing Nutrition, Dietetics, and Agriculture. ⬇️
Did you know: when you compare shopping carts side-by-side, people who use SNAP make similar choices to people who don't? And in states that participate in a HIP (Healthy Incentive Program), SNAP users add 1-2 more servings of fresh produce to daily meals? Solution is expansion not restriction.
The decision by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to approve six more waivers restricting what people can purchase with their SNAP benefits is a misguided move. Read FRAC's full statement here: frac.org/news/snapres...
August 9, 2025 at 1:23 PM
Did you know: when you compare shopping carts side-by-side, people who use SNAP make similar choices to people who don't? And in states that participate in a HIP (Healthy Incentive Program), SNAP users add 1-2 more servings of fresh produce to daily meals? Solution is expansion not restriction.
Ending #NationalFarmersMarketWeek with a #FarmersMarketRecipe from the archives, created with help from a fabulous 5 year old foodie - w/ bonus tips on cooking with kids! @foodhelpworcester.bsky.social @prcumasschan.bsky.social
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Farmers Market Recipes – Carrot Corn Cupcakes
In today's installment of Farmers Market Recipes, we got creative with two favorite kids' summer vegetables - carrots and corn. Farms all over the region are in the midst of harvesting a bumper crop o...
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August 9, 2025 at 1:14 PM
Ending #NationalFarmersMarketWeek with a #FarmersMarketRecipe from the archives, created with help from a fabulous 5 year old foodie - w/ bonus tips on cooking with kids! @foodhelpworcester.bsky.social @prcumasschan.bsky.social
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🔥🔥 New Research 🔥 🔥 on Universal School Meals participation has some fascinating findings. States that expanded UFSM to ALL students maintained high participation rates. Those that opted for limited CEP not so much. @repmcgovern.bsky.social, have you seen this?
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Free School Meal Policies and Participation in US School Meal Programs
This comparative effectiveness research investigates the impact of federal- and state-level Universal Free School Meal (UFSM) policies on participation rates in the National School Lunch Program and t...
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August 4, 2025 at 5:07 PM
🔥🔥 New Research 🔥 🔥 on Universal School Meals participation has some fascinating findings. States that expanded UFSM to ALL students maintained high participation rates. Those that opted for limited CEP not so much. @repmcgovern.bsky.social, have you seen this?
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We launched the Food Policy Tracker in January to follow federal actions that impact the US food system.
Of the more than 100 stories we’ve published, these matter most. ⬇️
Of the more than 100 stories we’ve published, these matter most. ⬇️
The Most Important Food Policy Changes of 2025 So Far
We launched the Food Policy Tracker in January to follow federal policies that impact the US food system. Of 100 stories, these matter most.
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August 4, 2025 at 2:00 PM
We launched the Food Policy Tracker in January to follow federal actions that impact the US food system.
Of the more than 100 stories we’ve published, these matter most. ⬇️
Of the more than 100 stories we’ve published, these matter most. ⬇️
Worcester County and the City of Worcester have been blessed to have elected policy makers who support the #RightToFood, but there is room for improvement. We're partnering with local orgs to learn more about community-centered #FoodAdvocacy. Follow us for details!
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Op-ed: We Need a Food Bill of Rights
From Oklahoma to Washington, D.C., this food activist works to ensure that communities can protect their food systems and their future.
civileats.com
August 4, 2025 at 3:54 PM
Worcester County and the City of Worcester have been blessed to have elected policy makers who support the #RightToFood, but there is room for improvement. We're partnering with local orgs to learn more about community-centered #FoodAdvocacy. Follow us for details!
civileats.com/2025/07/30/o...
civileats.com/2025/07/30/o...
The Center on Food Equity is thrilled to offer a 4 part series: "Racism and Food Insecurity: Connecting the Dots." Thanks to generous sponsorship from Worcester County Food Bank, participants.
Registration is open now until Aug 22 or until capacity is reached.
Registration is open now until Aug 22 or until capacity is reached.
September 2025 Food Insecurity & Racism: Connecting the Dots Registration - Worcester Trauma, Resiliency & Racial Equity Training Institute
Thank you for your interest in the Worcester Trauma, Resiliency & Racial Equity Training Institute's Food Insecurity & Racism: Connecting the Dots course! This course will take place from 9:00 AM - 11...
forms.gle
July 30, 2025 at 6:19 PM
The Center on Food Equity is thrilled to offer a 4 part series: "Racism and Food Insecurity: Connecting the Dots." Thanks to generous sponsorship from Worcester County Food Bank, participants.
Registration is open now until Aug 22 or until capacity is reached.
Registration is open now until Aug 22 or until capacity is reached.
Tune in to the House live stream to watch what's going on. There's still time to let your reps know #JustSayNo to this big, bad bill.
The Senate just passed its version of the budget reconciliation bill—and it’s even more harmful to SNAP. It now heads back to the House, where a final vote could happen today or tomorrow.
Here’s what’s in it—and what’s at stake. frac.org/blog/senate-...
Here’s what’s in it—and what’s at stake. frac.org/blog/senate-...
Senate SNAP Bill Heads Back to House for Final Vote - Food Research & Action Center
Published July 2, 2025 The Senate-passed budget reconciliation bill is now headed back to the House, where a final vote is expected today or tomorrow. Although the Senate version costs slightly less o...
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July 3, 2025 at 4:05 PM
Tune in to the House live stream to watch what's going on. There's still time to let your reps know #JustSayNo to this big, bad bill.
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Today, the House is preparing to vote on the largest cuts to federal nutrition programs in U.S. history. The "Big Beautiful Bill" is in direct opposition to the idea that the Trump administration wants to make America healthy again.
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#mapoli #MAHA
We Can’t Make America Healthy Again Without SNAP or Medicaid
1 in 7 U.S. households face hunger. Cutting SNAP and Medicaid isn’t just cruel—it’s a direct attack on public health.
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July 2, 2025 at 9:35 PM
Today, the House is preparing to vote on the largest cuts to federal nutrition programs in U.S. history. The "Big Beautiful Bill" is in direct opposition to the idea that the Trump administration wants to make America healthy again.
foodtank.com/news/2025/07...
#mapoli #MAHA
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#mapoli #MAHA
@civileats.com is a go-to source for food policy news. If you don't follow them, you should. This is a good overview of what's at stake in this ugly bill.
July 3, 2025 at 4:00 PM
@civileats.com is a go-to source for food policy news. If you don't follow them, you should. This is a good overview of what's at stake in this ugly bill.
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🚨 Tune into what's happening live on the House Floor #BigUglyBill live.house.gov 🚨
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July 3, 2025 at 1:54 PM
🚨 Tune into what's happening live on the House Floor #BigUglyBill live.house.gov 🚨
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SNAP works. These cuts would hurt children, families, older adults, and veterans—all to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
📢 Contact your Rep now and urge them to vote NO on this dangerous reconciliation bill: secure.everyaction.com/-UVQLW4nv0iM...
📢 Contact your Rep now and urge them to vote NO on this dangerous reconciliation bill: secure.everyaction.com/-UVQLW4nv0iM...
URGENT ACTION ALERT: Historic Threat to SNAP – Keep The Pressure On
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July 2, 2025 at 3:33 PM
SNAP works. These cuts would hurt children, families, older adults, and veterans—all to fund tax breaks for the wealthy.
📢 Contact your Rep now and urge them to vote NO on this dangerous reconciliation bill: secure.everyaction.com/-UVQLW4nv0iM...
📢 Contact your Rep now and urge them to vote NO on this dangerous reconciliation bill: secure.everyaction.com/-UVQLW4nv0iM...
secure.everyaction.com/-UVQLW4nv0iM...
#TakeAction The House is still debating, and many Reps are still en route to DC & glued to their phones. Use the @fracposts.bsky.social Action Network to hit their inbox Then #GetLoud on their social media. Tell them #VoteNo Thanks @repmcgovern.bsky.social!
#TakeAction The House is still debating, and many Reps are still en route to DC & glued to their phones. Use the @fracposts.bsky.social Action Network to hit their inbox Then #GetLoud on their social media. Tell them #VoteNo Thanks @repmcgovern.bsky.social!
URGENT ACTION ALERT: Historic Threat to SNAP – Keep The Pressure On
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July 2, 2025 at 5:07 PM
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#TakeAction The House is still debating, and many Reps are still en route to DC & glued to their phones. Use the @fracposts.bsky.social Action Network to hit their inbox Then #GetLoud on their social media. Tell them #VoteNo Thanks @repmcgovern.bsky.social!
#TakeAction The House is still debating, and many Reps are still en route to DC & glued to their phones. Use the @fracposts.bsky.social Action Network to hit their inbox Then #GetLoud on their social media. Tell them #VoteNo Thanks @repmcgovern.bsky.social!
This isn't over yet. You got LOUD and told your Senators to #ProtectSNAP. Enough of them heard you that they had to pull in a tiebreaker. Now it's the House's turn. We need to #StayLoud and tell our reps #NoSNAPCuts #NoMedicaidCuts Follow @fracposts.bsky.social for action steps!
July 1, 2025 at 9:49 PM
This isn't over yet. You got LOUD and told your Senators to #ProtectSNAP. Enough of them heard you that they had to pull in a tiebreaker. Now it's the House's turn. We need to #StayLoud and tell our reps #NoSNAPCuts #NoMedicaidCuts Follow @fracposts.bsky.social for action steps!
FRAC Urges Senators to Reject Deeply Flawed Budget Bill, Unprecedented Proposals to Cut SNAP Would Set America Back frac.salsalabs.org/statement-se...
FRAC Urges Senators to Reject Deeply Flawed Budget Bill, Unprecedented Proposals to Cut SNAP Would Set America Back
Senate Passes Disastrous Budget Bill, FRAC Urges House to Stop Dangerous SNAP Cuts
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July 1, 2025 at 8:43 PM
FRAC Urges Senators to Reject Deeply Flawed Budget Bill, Unprecedented Proposals to Cut SNAP Would Set America Back frac.salsalabs.org/statement-se...
Today at 3, learn what CEP is, how it works, and how this disastrous bill endangers our kids and their education.
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Register for Webinar
Register for Today's Webinar - A Deep Dive into Community Eligibility in the 2024–2025 School Year
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July 1, 2025 at 2:27 PM
Today at 3, learn what CEP is, how it works, and how this disastrous bill endangers our kids and their education.
Register for Webinar frac.salsalabs.org/webinar_cepr...
Register for Webinar frac.salsalabs.org/webinar_cepr...
Join us to Stand in Solidarity with our neighbors of Worcester Interfaith Sunday, June 29 at the Salem Square YWCA. #EmptyPlatesProtest Learn more at protest fast.org.
June 28, 2025 at 2:42 PM
Join us to Stand in Solidarity with our neighbors of Worcester Interfaith Sunday, June 29 at the Salem Square YWCA. #EmptyPlatesProtest Learn more at protest fast.org.
Join us this Sunday, 4 pm, at the YWCA of Central Mass to stand with Worcester Interfaith and other community groups at #HungryForJustice, a Community Vigil in solidarity with the National Relay Fast to protest the massive cuts to basic needs programs. #EmptyPlatesProtest
June 28, 2025 at 2:49 AM
Join us this Sunday, 4 pm, at the YWCA of Central Mass to stand with Worcester Interfaith and other community groups at #HungryForJustice, a Community Vigil in solidarity with the National Relay Fast to protest the massive cuts to basic needs programs. #EmptyPlatesProtest
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for an important and sobering look at the far-reaching Local Impact of the Federal SNAP Cuts, and a very special thank you to our speakers for sharing their knowledge, expertise and concerns, and to the Worcester Public Library for hosting us.
June 25, 2025 at 9:57 PM
Thank you to everyone who joined us this morning for an important and sobering look at the far-reaching Local Impact of the Federal SNAP Cuts, and a very special thank you to our speakers for sharing their knowledge, expertise and concerns, and to the Worcester Public Library for hosting us.