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The Full Plate Program will supply organizations that provide food and meal services. Eligible nonprofits can apply to receive up to $10,000.

The latest Texas Parks and Wildlife conservation license plate is a bright picture of a Texas greater roadrunner, tail and crest standing to attention.

Leech Lake’s Homeless Veteran Financial Assistance Program was specifically recognized for providing financial assistance to at least 50 eligible participants within the tribal nation.

On June 1 the Children’s Museum celebrated the one-year anniversary of reopening from a brief 10-1/2 week pandemic-related closure that took place March to May 2020, according to a press release.

New tool to control the use of inputs in the cultivation of pineapples in Costa Rica

Last year, after years of fundraising, Haven High Schools greenhouse became a reality. Before the pandemic hit, students in the agriculture program grew lettuce, tomatoes and cucumbers and gave the vegetables to the schools cafeteria, where they were placed in the salad bar.  This model, along with lettuce from indoor school tower gardens, is taking place at schools throughout the state - from Hutchinson to Wellington to Medicine Lodge. Dozens of schools are also buying onions and carrots fro...

Children’s Museum of Oak Ridge to host Celebration of the Young Child Special to The Oak Ridger The Children’s Museum is still open on a part-time basis because of the pandemic. The Museum’s schedule is Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m, and Sunday from 1 until 4 p.m.   For everyone’s safety, staff and volunteers in public areas of the Museum wear masks, and the Museum is vigilant about cleaning and visitor safety protocols. Museum visitors are expected to practi...

Dec 31, 2020 Rising to meet the needs of our community for over 160 years, YMCA SOUTHCOAST’s work in Youth Development, Healthy Living and Social Responsibility strives to ensure that everyone has the opportunity to thrive. Building on our existing programs, the Y will be providing food distribution services and nutrition education to address the root causes of food insecurity in our region. Our aim is to eliminate disparities by providing access for nutritious food to achieve a hea...