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posted by Chase Langos on AUG 30, 2022
The Center Street Farmers' Market is a new market that not only provides for a community dealing with food insecurity, but that also celebrates a Des Moines neighborhood with amazing history. Learn more about the legacy of one of the newest Double Up Food Bucks partner markets, and what you can see if you stop by on Wednesday afternoons.
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AUG 02, 2018
The grant is matched with private funds bringing total project support to nearly $1 million.
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JAN 19, 2016
Food insecurity the state of being without reliable access to a sufficient quantity of affordable, nutritious food is an issue that many Iowa communities are working to address. While the factors that lead to food insecurity are varied and complex, efforts in Fairfield to ensure that everyone has access to affordable, nutritious food
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OCT 01, 2014
The Grant Wood Mississippi River Region will be the location of the first strategic Iowa parks pilot project.
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JAN 31, 2014
Every day, Americans take in an average of 100 calories more per day than they need. If we reduce that number, we can halt the rise of obesity by 2020.
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APR 22, 2013
Ever wonder why your office is sprinkled with green plants? Is it because they reduce noise and help control the climate?
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DEC 13, 2012
Tis the season of resolutions—commitments of losing weight, joining a gym, eating better. We all struggle. For some the opportunity to improve health is more than a question of will; it's a lack of accessibility.
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NOV 08, 2012
Kids are involved in all kinds of clubs these days—sports clubs, drama clubs, book clubs, chess clubs. One Iowa urban ministry even offers a food club – where students dig, build, cook and eat.
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SEP 12, 2012
Hesitant to buy new fruits or vegetables for fear they will go to waste? You're not alone. Trying new foods is an uncertain experience for many adults and children.
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