Several factors have had a negative impact on date grower volume throughout the Southwest. Tropical Storm Hillary and the subsequent rains that followed in late August have lowered estimates to a crop already reported lighter than average.

Brighter Bites, a national nonprofit that delivers fresh fruits and vegetables directly into families’ hands, announced the launch of its 11th location in Phoenix.

Geisinger is partnering with The Giant Co. and Central Susquehanna Opportunities to pilot a mobile food pantry that will serve food-insecure people living in Pennsylvania's Central Susquehanna Valley.

The Giant Co. is committing a total of $597,000 to fund the mobile pantry, including a donation of $325,000 in 2023 in honor of its 100th anniversary to cover startup costs for the initiative. Expected to launch in early 2024, the mobile food pantry will aim to provide fresh, healthy food to 75 households in its first year.

There are so many ways to enjoy fresh fruits and veggies in the morning that will start your day in a healthy way and keep you satisfied until lunchtime. Whether you prefer sweet or savory, hot or cold, smooth or crunchy, everyone has a flavor that makes them just a little more excited to get out of bed.

Albertsons Cos. Inc. raised nearly $6 million through customer donations made at the register to support community organizations committed to connecting qualified individuals with existing federal meal programs. Grants will be awarded through the company’s Nourishing Neighbors charitable program this month to help those in need sign up for Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program and Women Infants and Children.

Shopping for Good, Together We Give Back was the theme of Healthy Family Project’s annual Fall Produce for Kids campaign that took place Sept. 20 - Nov. 1 at Publix. Fifteen produce companies provided 850,000 meals to the 35 Feeding America network food banks in the Publix market area.