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Israel Bans Palestinians From Gaza Sea, Cutting Off Yet Another Food Source

Truthout · August 4, 2025

Part of the Series Truthout is an indispensable resource for activists, movement leaders and workers everywhere. Please make this work possible with a quick donation. The Israeli military has imposed a full blockade on Gaza’s sea from north to...

Folsom Food Bank Feeds More Than Hunger at Back 2 School Bash

Folsom Times - California · August 4, 2025

Backpacks were packed, smiles were wide, and hearts were full this past Friday as the community of Folsom came together in a big way at the Back 2 School Extravaganza hosted by Mount Olive Lutheran Church. The event served 371 children from 151...

Creswell, Veneta gear up for 'National Night Out' events with Lane County Sheriff's Office

KVAL - Oregon ·

LANE COUNTY, Ore. — The Lane County Sheriff’s Office is gearing up for two National Night Out events on Tuesday, August 5. Creswell will host at Holt Park from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m. Veneta will host at Veneta City Park from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. The...

Local Food Purchases Announced for Communities in Need

Arizona Free Press ·

Washington, D.C. – The U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) will purchase up to $230 million in fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables from American farmers and producers to distribute to food banks and nutrition assistance programs across the...

15 Zucchini Recipes That Make Easy Sides and Snacks

Allrecipes ·

Zucchini is a master of versatility. It can be grated and turned into a fluffy fritter. It can be halved and hallowed, filled with cheese or meat, and turned into scrumptious zucchini boats. It can even be spiral cut into zoodles, or zucchini...

Explore local wineries, breweries and cideries in Kane County

Kankakee Daily Journal - Illinois ·

Broken Brix Homebrew Shop Winery Cidery Location: 225 W. Main St., St. Charles, IL 60174 | 630‑377‑1338 | homebrewshopltd.com Founded in 2018 as part of a long-standing homebrew supply shop, Broken Brix produces small‑batch craft wine, cider and...

Next Reston Community Center performance season led by Pulitzer Prize-winning author

FFX Now - Virginia · August 4, 2025

Sign for the Leila Gordon Theatre at Reston Community Center Hunters Woods (staff photo by Angela Woolsey) The author who wrote and won a Pulitzer Prize for “The Sympathizer” is coming to Reston. Reston Community Center (RCC) will host Viet Thanh...

Ventive Hospitality appoints Mayur Tiwari as AVP - food & beverage & culinary

ETHospitalityWorld.com · August 4, 2025

Mayur Tiwari as AVP – food & beverage & culinary, Ventive HospitalityVentive Hospitality, a hospitality platform backed by Panchshil Realty and Blackstone, has strengthened its leadership team with the appointment of Mayur Tiwari as associate vice...

These local parenting resources help you stay ahead of the curve

Kankakee Daily Journal - Illinois ·

Parenthood brings many rewards. From the first smiles and giggles to the moment a child heads out the door to college and all the cuddles and other quiet moments, the list of joys can be endless. But the task of raising children also brings a host...

Surrendering To Strandir: The Edge Of The World Has A Pool

Reykjavik Grapevine · August 4, 2025

The Strandir region doesn’t give up its secrets easily. Maybe it’s the geography — so remote that stories take longer to travel. Maybe it’s just the way things work out here. Somewhere between the silence and the sea spray lies Trékyllisvík, a...

Big Island Bees Honey Crowned Winner in “15 Years of Good Food Awards”

Hawaii Reporter · August 4, 2025

Repeat Hawaii winner honored for lasting impact on America’s food movement Editor’s Note: I have to admit a bias. When I first saw this release I wanted to post it. Not just because this is a legitimate award. Good Food Foundation’s “Good Food...

Richmond youth center hosts national Night Out for Safety & Liberation

KALW - California · August 4, 2025

National Night Out is August 5th. But groups like the RYSE Youth Center in Richmond are offering an alternative. The Night Out for Safety & Liberation changes the narrative about public safety and prioritizes restorative justice. It was founded in...

H-E-B Summer of Sharing tour finishes in Lubbock at South Plains Food Bank

FOX34 - Texas · August 4, 2025

LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) - H-E-B’s Hunger Relief team finished its annual Summer of Sharing tour on Monday in Lubbock at the South Plains Food Bank. The two partnered for a drive-thru event to provide over 1,500 families with groceries, school...

Golf unites community

Tacoma Weekly - Washington State ·

For about 12 years now (aside from a several year COVID interruption), the Tacoma-Pierce County Athletic Commission has brought the Doug McArthur Golf Classic for the community to participate in. The event not only serves as the TAC’s only...

Elements 2025: Music, art, wellness and community collide in the Poconos

Metro Philadelphia - Pennsylvania · August 4, 2025

Elements is set for this weekend. Andrew Rauner Elements Music and Arts Festival sets itself up every August at the Poconos Raceway in Long Pond. What travelers, music lovers and curious minds find here is an immersive electronic music showcase...

Secretary Rollins Announces Local Food Purchases for Communities in Need

The Katy News - Texas · August 4, 2025

(Washington, D.C., August 1, 2025) – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke L. Rollins today announced the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) intent to purchase up to $230 million in fresh seafood, fruits, and vegetables from American farmers...

Two National Night Out Events to Be Held in Centre County

State College - Pennsylvania · August 4, 2025

Photo by Geoff Rushton | StateCollege.com Local law enforcement and other emergency responders will participate in two free events on Tuesday in Centre County as part of National Night Out. An annual regional event organized by Spring Township...

New national cyber director faces packed to-do list

Federal News Network - Washington D.C. · August 4, 2025

Cybersecurity experts say Sean Cairncross faces a litany of key tasks as the White House’s new national cyber director, including championing the reauthorization of a key information sharing law and grappling with China-linked hacks into U.S....

Portage sheriff, Windham PD, hosting National Night Out events Aug. 5

Kent Ravena Record Courier - Ohio ·

The Portage County Sheriff's Office and Windham police are planning to host separate National Night Out events Aug. 5, with Windham police also holding a back-to-school supply drive. The sheriff's event will be at the Ravenna Walmart, 2600 State...

National Farmers Market Week sets up sweet celebration

St. Clair News Aegis - Alabama · August 4, 2025

Published 4:01 pm Monday, August 4, 2025 By Mary Wilson, Alabama Cooperative Extension System Across Alabama, farmers markets provide wholesome community hubs where consumers connect with local farmers and producers. This year’s National Farmers...