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The Effects of Food Insecurity

by Olivia Zugay
September 29, 2023

Written by Samantha Walter-Cano, Edited by Olivia Zugay Human Rights Month: Food Insecurity With the rise in prices and the impact of COVID-19 over the past few years, access to food has become harder for many around the world. This December ... READ MORE

Category: Community Volunteers, Food Safety, Health & Nutrition, Money Matters
Tags: Donate Peanut Butter, Food Drive, Food Insecurity, Food Pantry, Healthy Eating, Peanut Butter Challenge, Treasure Coast Food Bank, Volunteering

Purslane in the Summer Garden

by Yvonne Florian
July 25, 2022

Summer vegetable garden weeds can be a problem for gardeners.  It's too hot to check weed growth every afternoon.  And we really only have a few vegetable plants which will survive the heat of a Florida summer.  Deciding to let the garden ... READ MORE

Category: Agriculture, Conservation, Florida-Friendly Landscaping, Food Safety, Fruits & Vegetables, Home Landscapes, Home Management, Horticulture, Lawn
Tags: Eat The Weeds, Edible, Florida Foraging, Foraging, Free Vegetables, Pickling, Purslane, Weed Identification, Weeds, Wild Edibles

Handling Meat Safely

by lbutler
July 26, 2017

Let’s talk about how to safely handle your meat before, during, and after cooking. Start by storing your meat appropriately. Refrigerate raw meat, poultry, and seafood in containers or sealed plastic bags to prevent their juices from dripping ... READ MORE

Category: Food Safety, Work & Life

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