Food

State and local officials dedicated a corner to honor Frank and Filomena Pepe, the original owners of New Haven's beloved Frank Pepe's Pizzeria Napoletana.

Environmental stressors in 2023 like flooding and air pollution have negatively impacted this year's strawberry crop in Connecticut.

The banquet, called Wlipogwat, offered a taste of animals and plants harvested on Abenaki territory. It's part of ongoing efforts by Odanak and Wôlinak First Nations to protect their knowledge, culture and homelands.

Maine farmers, food banks and rural economies could be harmed by a 20-30% cut to the federal Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program known as SNAP under a bill being considered by Congress.

Local farmer’s markets may help, according to food policy advocates.

For food banks and people who go to them, the economic uncertainty represents a small part of the larger anxiety about ongoing moves on the federal level.

Salvation Farms is among the 37 nonprofits, schools, health centers and municipalities — plus the Passamaquoddy Tribe — awarded $24 million in federal funds by the Northern Border Regional Commission (NBRC) last month.

The Health Incentives Program (HIP) now only offers $20 per family, compared to $40-to-$80 previously. Farmers and advocates say, without restored funding, they will have to reduce winter market options.

Behind each of Granny’s pies is a team of immigrant bakers helping to fulfill family traditions.

The art installation incorporates healing with memories of home for a community-based art group of migrant women