At the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, many community members saw the severe lack of food security in Evanston and, in various ways, made contributions to fight this problem. Those efforts persist today.  While the broader Chicago community has taken considerable action to fight food insecurity, one in every four children in Cook County is still at risk of hunger. Unsurprisingly, poverty and food insecurity are linked, and even people with earnings above the federal poverty level income threshold can often be food insecure. Many food-insecure households also do not qualify for federal nutrition assistance programs.  Racial inequity is also…

“I hope you’re starving because that’s probably the best way to enjoy Chinatown,” says Aaron Friedman, my tour guide, on my first evening in San Francisco. After a whirlwind sunset sailing trip on the Pacific Ocean under the Golden Gate Bridge, I was eager to see how this country’s oldest Chinatown would satisfy my appetite.I needn’t have worried. From legendary dishes crafted by a chef who has cooked for Chinese presidents to cosy dumpling joints, this 150-year-old hub of Chinese immigrants offers everything from upscale restaurants to affordable eateries, bakeries, shops, and bars.Photo: Max Whittaker The Iconic Peking DuckEntering through the…

Here’s a look at this weekend’s tasty food and drink happenings: Friday, 7 to 10 p.m. 500 DallasGuests can enjoy a five-course wine dinner paired with a rare library of RIoja selections from the renowned producer Bodegas Manzanos. Featured vintages include the 1961, 1964 and 1981 alongside the current 2014 Gran Reserva. Reserve seats ($295 per person) via OpenTable. Cheers for Charity at Red Oak Ballroom Saturday, 4 p.m. (3 p.m. VIP) 816 Town and CountryCharitable wine-tasting event Cheers for Charity supports Second Chances and its efforts to serve orphaned children. Guests can sip for a cause as they enjoy…

TUCSON, Ariz. (13 News) – Tucson broke another heat record Tuesday and we’re going to see these high temps the rest of the week.It’s hard on a lot of businesses, especially ones on wheels.La Carreta del Rorro on Cortaro Farms Road is getting through its 10th summer in southern Arizona and the temps keep climbing.“It feels hotter,” said owner Ramon Bringas. “It feels more humid because it’s been raining a lot.”110 degrees, 115 degrees. You name it, they’ve worked in it.“Especially in the heat right there in the food truck we’ve got 25 burners and it gets too hot in…

CLEVELAND — FirstEnergy is still working to restore electricity to thousands in northeast Ohio following Tuesday’s tornadoes, and communities are in search for more than just power.  What You Need To Know Thousands of people in Northern Ohio are still without power following the severe weather on Tuesday. A growing number of people are heading the Greater Cleveland Food Bank after their perishables spoiled without a powered fridge. FirstEnergy said it expects most customers will have their power restored by 11:30 pm on Wednesday. The Greater Cleveland Food Bank has been packed with locals who are in dire need of…

In her first visit to North Carolina since her elevation to the top of the Democratic ticket, Vice President Kamala Harris outlined how she plans to address a key, enduring issue for voters: the rising cost of living.As she faces questions about what her economic platform will look like, and whether and in which ways it’ll differ from the policies of the Biden administration, Harris delivered her first major policy address since becoming her party’s nominee in Raleigh on Friday.Vice President Kamala Harris greets little Abdul Allam Aziz, son of Durham County Board of Commissioners Chair Nida Allam as she…

Officials crown the largest pumpkin and watermelon at 2024 Kentucky State Fair Updated: 5:21 PM EDT Aug 17, 2024 WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THIS YEAR’S STATE FAIR. HEY RICK AND JENNIFER, WHAT’S SPECIAL ABOUT THIS YEAR’S KENTUCKY STATE FAIR IS THAT IT’S TURNING 120 YEARS OLD. AND IF YOU DIDN’T KNOW, KENTUCKY HAS EXACTLY 120 COUNTIES. SO WHEN YOU COME OUT TO THE FAIR THIS YEAR, YOU’LL BE ABLE TO FIND SOMETHING THAT MAKES EACH OF THOSE 120 COUNTIES UNIQUE. WELCOME TO THE 2024 KENTUCKY STATE FAIR. IT’S BACK AGAIN. I COME ALMOST EVERY YEAR. WHY IS THAT? BECAUSE I LOVE…

GRAY COURT, S.C. (FOX Carolina) – Laurens County School District 55 is investigating after a sudden illness impacted a school on Thursday.After a number of staff and students at Gray Court-Owings School became sick midday, the district and firefighters evacuated students to investigate possible carbon monoxide poisoning. However, the Laurens Fire Department ruled out carbon monoxide poisoning as the cause of illness.After-school events were cancelled Thursday to protect the safety of students and staff.On Friday, the South Carolina Department of Health reviewed the case of sudden illnesses and found there is no evidence of contaminated food or food poisoning. The…

NYC’s India Day parade returns Sunday NYC’s India Day parade returns Sunday 00:27 NEW YORK – The India Day Parade returns to New York City for its 42nd year Sunday.The parade steps off at noon.What to see at NYC India Day Parade and FestivalAccording to the Federation of Indian Associations, the parade will feature over 40 floats, over 50 marching groups and over 30 marching bands, along with celebrities and dignitaries. Indian actress Sonakshi Sinha will be the grand marshal, and the guests of honor are Indian actor Pankaj Tripathi and Indian Bhojpuri superstar Manoj Tiwari.In addition to the parade,…

Food service workers at Emeril’s Kitchen, Starbucks and several other concessions at Louis Armstrong International Airport in Kenner have reached the first ever union contract deal with operator HMS Host at the facility. But employees of the other major operator, Delaware North, are talking potential strike action after contract talks hit a wall.The HMS Host deal covers about 250 employees and bumps wages for cooks and other non-tipped workers by $2 to $3 an hour immediately and includes a formula for annual increases for all classes of workers, according to officials from Unite Here, the union that negotiated the deal.…