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First-year Terra Hernandez poses for her senior portrait in January 2020 at Mauna Kea Beach, Hawai’i. Hernandez said she lived in Hawai’i her whole life until moving to Malibu in January.

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After competing on the debate team throughout high school, first-year Terra Hernandez decided to double major in Political Science and International Studies. She said debate helped open her eyes to world issues and made her interested in politics and foreign policy.

“I’m interested in politics and our political system because it shapes so many aspects of our everyday lives,” Hernandez said.

Through double-majoring, Hernandez said she hopes to discover if she prefers U.S. or international politics. She’s currently leaning toward foreign policy but wants to keep her options open.

“My teachers in the Political Science and International Studies Division have made my major so interesting and make learning fun,” Hernandez said.

Hernandez celebrates with her high school debate team after a successful competition in Honolulu in February 2020. Hernandez said the debate team helped her discover her passion for politics.

Hernandez said she planned on attending college in a big city on the mainland, but soon realized the transition from her hometown in Kailua-Kona, Hawai’i, to a major city would be too extreme. To get a taste of life in a big city, Hernandez decided to join the Global Fellows Program and do a semester in D.C. along with studying abroad in Buenos Aires, Argentina next year.

Along with joining Pepperdine Waves Debate, Hernandez met a lot of other students through her involvement in the sorority Alpha Phi.

“Joining a sorority really helped me get to know more people and especially older girls that I wouldn’t have known if I wasn’t in a sorority because we’re not on campus,” Hernandez said.

Hernandez is also the first-year liaison for the First Generation Club, a club supporting first-generation students. She said she hopes to one day become an ambassador for the club so she can hold office hours and give younger first-generation students advice.

“I’m first-generation so I thought it would be nice to have that community on campus and get access to resources that I didn’t know existed,” Hernandez said. “The club has helped open up more doors.”

Hernandez (right) and first-year Olivia Hale (left) spend a day at Ralphs Beach in Malibu in February. Hernandez said she chose Pepperdine because she knew she wanted to leave her home state of Hawai'i but still live close to the beach.

Hernandez moved to Malibu this semester and she said one of her favorite memories is meeting everyone she talked to on social media in real life.

“I can go see my friends in between my class break, so it’s been nice and I can structure my day more without being tied down to campus,” Hernandez said.

Hernandez had the chance to go on campus the day it opened, where she said she ate Chik-fil-A and met President Jim Gash.

“It was a celebrity moment,” Hernandez said.

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Supermarket executive Bob Mariano is back, with a new downsized fresh market for Chicago - Chicago Tribune

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Mariano, who stepped down as CEO of Roundy’s five years ago, is partnered in the new venture with Jay Owen, a great-grandson of Dominick’s founder Dominick DiMatteo, and Don Fitzgerald, a former executive at Dominick’s, Roundy’s and Mariano’s. Dom’s Kitchen & Market has raised $25 million in seed funding from a number of venture capital firms, including Chicago-based Cleveland Avenue, which is run by former McDonald’s CEO Don Thompson.

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Bakkavor USA sees 'significant runway' for fresh prepared food - Food Business News

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CHARLOTTE, NC. — Bakkavor USA, a subsidiary of UK-based Bakkavor, is helping retailers keep fresh prepared food profitable in a post-pandemic world.

While the past year saw shoppers largely forsake self-serve options and deli service items in favor of canned, boxed and frozen foods, Bakkavor USA’s packaged fresh prepared items allow retailers to address safety and hygiene concerns while simplifying their operations, said Peter Laport, chief executive officer. The company offers more than 300 varieties of packaged meals, dips, pizza, and bread in the United States.

“COVID has changed the behavior of both consumers and retailers,” Mr. Laport said. “Hot bars and self-serve options have been shut down, and they’re probably going to stay down. Retailers aren’t offering it and consumers aren’t asking for it. I think that is a long-term change for supermarkets. People are not going to want that potential cross contamination from other consumers.”

Bakkavor is unique in the United States because it offers individualized, customized items developed specifically for its partners that are already packaged and prepared, he said.

“We have an opportunity to capitalize on providing a solution where they can simplify their backroom, their deli area or wherever they’re assembling fresh prepared items,” Mr. Laport said.

The company resigned from its foodservice and co-manufacturing business in 2020 to simplify operations and focus on building long-term relationships with successful retailers. As part of the simplification process, it resigned from around 50% of its customers and reduced its product portfolio by a third. It used the commercial reset to invest all innovation and process improvements behind three key categories that address the growing trends for healthier, fresher and more convenient foods.

“One is what we call the fresh ready meal,” Mr. Laport said. “That is usually a protein with starch. That continues to grow. Even with people working from home and staying at home more, they’re not shunning those fresh meals.”

The company saw growth in family size meals as consumers sought to recreate the restaurant experience in-home. It responded by launching unique fresh prepared meals in a family-style format across two of its largest customers. It developed a national distribution of fresh prepared meals for a home delivery meal kit business and established partnerships with several online retailers to capitalize on the growing trend of direct-to-consumer delivery.

Bakkavor USA also invested in its dips and hummus business, which continued to grow with consumers purchasing those items for holidays and special events, and in its fresh bread and pizza business, which saw the most growth during the pandemic.

Pizza was the most resilient category because it provides two important meal solutions, both as an easy midweek meal, which benefited the company’s core ranges, and as a treat for the weekend, which benefited its premium and takeaway style products.

“We have a bakery here in the Charlotte area that provides national distribution,” Mr. Laport said. “We also provide a topped, fully cooked pizza. It isn’t a traditional frozen pizza. It’s a super-premium product and we do those custom designed for the retailers we work with. That business has been really strong in the last 12 months, so we look at fresh pizza as being a key offering.”

The company is looking to build on the momentum it gained in 2020 by growing with its current partners and expanding into new geographies. It sees significant runway for its fresh prepared meals business in particular.

“A lot of the retailers have been doing something like this, but they haven't done it in packaging for easy-to-grab,” Mr. Laport said. “It's been at hot bars or behind the deli counter. The convenience aspect — where you can go in and get a fresh prepared meal that you go home and reheat — a lot of retailers haven’t quite embraced that yet.”

The meal kit storm that hit the United States in the last 10 years has continued evolving, he added.

“It’s not as strong as people thought it was going to be,” Mr. Laport said. “We have an offering that requires a lot less work. It’s the same quality that you could get if you were to prepare fresh ingredients, because that’s basically what we do in our factories. We take those raw materials and turn them into a fresh meal. There are very few folks in the United States that can do that at scale. This category is worth billions of dollars and we’re at the beginning of it.”

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United Fresh, PMA to combine into one organization - Produce Grower

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Blackmore Company, a leader in plant production tray engineering and manufacturing, is announcing the official launch of their Air Tray line of patented root air pruning trays. The Air Tray, per the release, “is a leap forward in tray engineering, unique from all other tray designs on the market, earning it a new, distinctive brand identity.” The cornerstone of this breakthrough technology is a patented tray design that maximizes air flow around the root zone, optimizing root air pruning, and closely simulating natural root development in container production.

“This innovation will fundamentally change how many segments of our industry, particularly nursery, can grow, transplant and profit from their crops,” says Lars Jensen, National Sales Manager for Blackmore Company. “Customers who trialed Air Trays repeatedly found better root branching leads to healthier plants that transplant faster and have improved long term success.”

“Research demonstrates the importance of air root pruning for long term crop success after transplant,” says Dr. Bill Argo, Technical Manager at Blackmore Company, “more specifically data show that traditional, straight walled trays and pots minimize air flow, decreasing the opportunity for air root-pruning and increasing the risk of plant loss due to root girdling.”

The engineering team at Blackmore is behind the invention of the Air Tray patent.

“The Air Tray patented design optimizes air flow by creating the maximum amount of space between the tray and the roots,” says Stefan Johansson, the project’s lead engineer. “It is coupled with a breakthrough in thermoform engineering that enables us to manufacture Air Tray features in much larger container sizes (up to 1 gallon capacity or 120mm diameter to date).” Additionally, for growers looking for an extended use option, Blackmore has partnered with Proptek, the global pioneer in long-life tray and container manufacturing, to produce an injection molded line of Air Trays.

The Air Tray line is produced in the United States. Customers can find Air Trays customized specifically for, but not limited to, forestry, fruit and nut trees, nursery, shrub, hemp, and cannabis applications.

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Leverage the Power of Perishables by Differentiating Fresh Food Offerings - PerishableNews

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During 2020, many of us embraced our inner chefs, getting closer to our kitchens and adjusting some of the foods we keep in them. With most of us forced indoors due to the pandemic, the percentage of U.S. consumers’ meals made and eaten at home nearly doubled, jumping from 48% in 2019 to a whopping 85% in 2020. And, with some of the extra time consumers had during lockdown, 38% reported embracing the chance to improve their health by starting a diet or making better choices in the kitchen. Following these trends, it’s no surprise the fresh food category ended 2020 on a high note.

As we weave our way through 2021 and set our sights on the pandemic hopefully winding down this year, fresh foods remain a vital component to both the in-store and online shopping experiences. From supercenters and convenience stores to coffee shops and fast-casual dining, almost every channel that sells food has shifted toward a more fresh-forward format. With all of the offerings now available in fresh food, how can your store or product stand out from the crowd? Three key areas offer retailers and manufacturers fantastic differentiation opportunities, whether in-store, online or out-of-store with digital or other media.

1. INCORPORATE MUST-HAVE MEAL MAKERS

Even with many restaurants across the U.S. opening up, most consumers meal experiences are still taking place at home. Capture shoppers’ attention by highlighting meal makers such as fresh herbs, ground meats and chicken breasts or versatile, multi-meal staples like fresh tomatoes, and anchor them to other promotions across your store.

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Warm Weather in Northwest Europe Raises Fresh Virus Worries - U.S. News & World Report

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ZeroAvia raises fresh cash for zero-emission hydrogen planes - Reuters

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By Nick Carey

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LONDON (Reuters) - Hydrogen plane startup ZeroAvia said on Wednesday it had secured $24.3 million in a third funding round from investors, including British Airways, which it will use to develop a regional zero-emissions aircraft that can seat more than 50 people.

The latest round was led by property tycoon Li Ka-shing’s investment vehicle Horizons Ventures, an existing investor.

Other existing investors, including Bill Gates’ Breakthrough Energy Ventures and energy giant Royal Dutch Shell also joined this funding round for ZeroAvia. The company has been running test flights of a six-seater propeller plane powered by hydrogen.

“This new funding... will significantly accelerate our path to zero-emission solutions for larger regional aircraft at a commercial scale,” Val Miftakhov, Chief Executive and founder of ZeroAvia, said in a statement.

Including a grant from the British government, ZeroAvia has so far raised nearly $74 million.

Backers for the California-based startup’s last funding round in December also included Amazon AMZN.O.

In December, ZeroAvia also teamed up with British Airways to explore how the carrier could shift to hydrogen-powered planes in future.

British Airways CEO Sean Doyle said in a statement that hydrogen “has the potential to enable us to reach true zero emissions on short-haul routes by 2050.”

Hydrogen, which produces water when it burns, is seen as a potential alternative for the aviation industry, a major user of fossil fuels. Hydrogen can be made from fossil fuels or from water using electrolysis, although this is an expensive process.

ZeroAvia, which has been conducting test flights in Britain, aims for commercial flights of up to 500 miles using 10- to 20-seat aircraft by 2023 and commercial jets able to haul up to 200 passengers 3,000 miles by 2030.

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Dollar hits fresh highs on U.S. recovery bets, yield support - Reuters

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LONDON (Reuters) -The dollar hit a one-year high versus the yen and multi-month peaks with other currencies on Wednesday as investors bet that fiscal stimulus and aggressive vaccinations will help the United States lead a global pandemic recovery.

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U.S. President Joe Biden is set to outline later on Wednesday how he intends to pay for a $3 trillion to $4 trillion infrastructure plan, after earlier this week saying 90% of adult Americans would be eligible for vaccination by April 19.

The dollar index rose as far as 93.439, the highest in almost five months. It has climbed from close to 90 at the start of March, on course for its best month since 2016.

The dollar set a one-year top of 110.97 yen and marked an almost five-month high of $1.1705 per euro, although it gave up some of those gains in European trading.

The euro traded 0.1% higher at $1.1730, just off a five-month low against the dollar.

The dollar was also supported by a surge in U.S. bond yields, which make the currency more attractive as an investment.

The yield on the benchmark 10-year Treasury note jumped to a one-year high of 1.776% on Tuesday.

“With U.S. Treasuries meaningfully under pressure yesterday, the environment is clearly supportive for the U.S. dollar, particularly as Europe continues to battle with a third Covid wave,” said ING’s global head of markets, Chris Turner, in a note to clients.

“Still, Europe should see an economic rebound in late 2Q as the vaccination process gathers pace and U.S. Treasury moves should become less erratic (vs. the scale of the move in February, particularly when the infrastructure spending is expected to be accompanied by $1.8tn worth of tax hikes – as per media reports yesterday).”

Investors will watch closely monthly U.S. nonfarm payrolls data on Friday, with Federal Reserve policymakers so far citing slack in the jobs market for their continued lower-for-longer stance on interest rates, which has boosted the growth outlook but also stoked worries about inflation.

Data overnight showed U.S. consumer confidence soared this month to the highest since the start of the pandemic, supporting views that economic growth will accelerate in the coming months, driven by more fiscal stimulus and an improving public health situation.

Australia’s dollar edged up to $0.7614, consolidating after its drop to $0.7564 last week, the lowest level seen this year.

The Chinese yuan traded around 6.57 per dollar in the offshore market, from the weakest since November at 6.5838, touched on both Monday and Tuesday.

Bitcoin briefly topped $59,000, trying to close the distance to the record peak at $61,781.83 set earlier this month.

PayPal Holdings said Tuesday it launched a “Checkout with Crypto” service, which will allow U.S. users to use their cryptocurrency holdings to pay online merchants worldwide, adding to the growing global acceptance of the digital tokens on both Wall Street and Main Street.

“The big companies have to question whether they can afford to ignore it anymore,” Julius de Kempenaer, senior analyst at StockCharts.com, said about bitcoin, which has already doubled in value this year.

He said his first target was for the token to rise above $70,000, but that considering the current momentum, “the best thing to do is just follow the trend and let the market tell you where it’s going to end.”

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United Fresh Produce Association Announces 25 Retail Produce Manager Award Honorees - And Now U Know

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WASHINGTON, DC - As this Friday is Love Your Produce Manager Day, United Fresh Produce Association is getting into the celebratory spirit with its 2021 Retail Produce Manager Awards Program. In partnership with Dole Food Company, the association recognized 25 exceptional retail produce managers throughout the United States and in Canada for their hard work in promoting fresh fruits and vegetables.

“Produce managers are the face of our industry to the consumer. Their creative merchandising and positive approach to customer service directly correlates to the growth of sales and ultimately consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables,” said United Fresh President and CEO Tom Stenzel. “We are grateful to Dole for once again sponsoring this program and for their partnership in recognizing these 25 deserving honorees. I look forward to celebrating our winners this June.”

In its 17^th year of recognizing exceptional retail produce managers, United Fresh named 25 honorees that best represented supermarket banners, commissaries, and independent retail stores from 21 different states and one Canadian province. The winners will be the honored guests during United Fresh 2021 this June.

Since the program’s inception in 2005, according to the release, over 375 retail produce managers, representing more than 120 different retail banners, have been honored for their contributions to the industry. The program pays special recognition to produce managers working every day on the front line to increase sales and consumption of fresh fruits and vegetables.

“During the tumult of this past year, one consistency in every store was the fortitude of the frontline store workers—every day, these dedicated individuals and the companies that they represent placed the needs of their customers as a top priority,” said Johan Linden, President and CEO of Dole Food Company. “The product knowledge and expertise that they share and advocate help all of us be successful. The United Fresh Retail Produce Manager Award program is an opportunity for Dole, and the broader industry, to say thank you for a year and a career of promoting produce.”

This year’s winners were selected from hundreds of nominations submitted by retailers and produce suppliers across the industry. Nominations were evaluated on several criteria, including efforts to increase produce consumption through excellence in merchandising, special displays and promotions, community service, and commitment to customer satisfaction.

The 2021 Retail Produce Manager Award Winners are:

• Fadi Abou-Ali, Metro, Inc., Toronto, ON, Canada
• Toni Adams, Harps Food Stores Inc., Springdale, AR
• Lee Anderson, Hy-Vee, Inc., Omaha, NE
• Bobby Andrake, Haggen Northwest Fresh, Olympia, WA
• Chad Bays, Food City, Prestonburg, KY
• William Blalock, The Kroger Company, Atlanta, GA
• Maria Broda, West Point Commissary, West Point, NY
• Jacqulyn Brodell, Meijer, Greenfield, WI
• Stephany Buonomano, Bob’s Windham IGA, Windham, CT
• Mikaela Claude, Sprouts Farmers Markets, Las Vegas, NV
• Tyler Christy, Harris Teeter Supermarkets, Charlotte, NC
• Chris Contakos, Price Chopper/Market 32 Supermarkets, Schenectady, NY
• Shawn Fast, Coborn’s Inc., Sauk Rapids, MN
• Jessica Granier, Rouses Markets, Thibodaux, LA
• Jesse Jordan, Fred Meyer, Bellingham, WA
• Adam Kalurza, Jewel-Osco, Naperville, IL
• Jim Keller, Hornbacher’s Foods, Fargo, ND
• Peter Kenney, Big Y Foods, Inc., Ludlow, MA
• AK Khalid, Giant Food Stores, Inc., Front Royal, VA
• Karen O’Dell, Martin’s Super Market, Granger, IN
• Joe Ortiz, Brookshire Grocery Company, Monroe, LA
• Apolinar Parra, Gelson’s Markets, Century City, CA
• Dusty Taylor, Tops Friendly Markets, Amherst, NY
• John Truncale, Brattleboro Food Co-Op, Brattleboro, VT
• Jeff Wilmes, Roth’s Fresh Market, Salem, OR

All winners, along with their corporate produce directors, will be honored during United Fresh 2021. In addition to their awards, five Grand Prize recipients will each receive a $1,000 cash prize.

Companies around the world will have the choice to do business at United Fresh 2021 in the heart of Los Angeles, California, or from the comfort of their home or office. The event will offer participants the opportunity to make new business connections, discover the latest innovations in the fresh produce industry, find solutions to pressing business challenges, and share in engaging education and dialogue.

Congratulations to all the honorees this year! We here at ANUK tip our hats to those on the frontlines and appreciate all the hard work done to promote fresh produce.

United Fresh Produce Association Dole Food Company

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What's fresh at Baton Rouge farmers markets for April 2021 - [225] - 225 Baton Rouge

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Spring is in the air, and Louisiana strawberries are coming in hot. This April, three local farmers will be providing strawberries at the Red Stick Farmers Market. On April 17, Red Stick Farmers Market will be celebrating the Louisiana strawberry harvest with fun activities. 

The winter freeze did postpone some spring produce, but by mid- to late-April, spring veggies such as yellow squash and zucchini should be at the market. Until then, you’ll continue to find Brussels sprouts, beets, carrots, Swiss chard, spinach and kale at the market. As the seasons transition, be sure to stock up on your winter produce like sweet potatoes before they are gone.

Those prepping for Easter spreads can pick up some fresh-cut flowers, including mixed bunches of ranunculus, snapdragons, and anemones; along with cuts of lamb from Gonsoulin Cattle Farm that will be great for your Easter dishes. 

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Germany Restricts Use of AstraZeneca Vaccine for Under-60s - The Wall Street Journal

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BERLIN—Germany’s government said Tuesday it will restrict the use of the AstraZeneca PLC’s Covid-19 vaccine for people younger than 60 following fresh blood-clotting incidents among recipients, potentially presenting the country’s sputtering vaccine rollout with fresh delays.

As of Wednesday, people under 60 will only be able to receive the vaccine if they specifically demand it, and if their request is granted by a physician, the government said Tuesday.

The decision comes 12 days after the European Medicines Agency or EMA, the EU drug regulator, said the vaccine was “safe and effective” and didn’t increase the risk of blood clots.

Chancellor Angela Merkel told reporters on Tuesday night that the change was prompted by the occurrence of what she called very rare but very serious cases of thrombosis among younger and predominantly female recipients of the vaccine.

“We cannot ignore those cases,” Ms. Merkel said. She added that the EMA and the World Health Organization were notified of the incidents.

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Cities Need a Fresh Approach to Public Safety: Report - Crime Report

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It’s time for municipalities to try a different approach to public safety, by moving away from a focus on law enforcement to greater investment in community services, says a recent report released by the Square One Project.

The report focused on setting a blueprint for New York City as it heads into a fiercely contested mayoral race, but the authors said their proposals were applicable to other U.S. cities grappling with the aftermath of a summer of protests over police misconduct and the financial blows caused by the pandemic.

“We have only ever tried one response to stopping crime and violence —  and that’s through law enforcement and the criminal justice system,” wrote Patrick Sharkey, co-author of the report, entitled Social Fabric: A New Model for Public Safety and Vital Neighborhoods.

 “We need to move away from responding with punishment and instead respond with investments, and there couldn’t be a better time to do that than right now.”

Sharkey, a Princeton University sociologist, wrote the report with Elizabeth Glazer, former director of the NYC Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice and one of the architects behind the push to close the Rikers Island Prison Complex.

They described the report, released this month, as “an ambitious blueprint for radically reimagining public safety.”

New York, one of the early hot spots in the pandemic, is still reeling from the financial aftershocks of the lockdown, as a crowded field of mayoral candidates jostle to replace Mayor Bill De Blasio.

According to the authors, the city has a unique opportunity to “re-orient our approach to achieve safety” through proposals oriented to giving the community a greater role in public safety.

Among their proposals is the creation of the office of a deputy mayor who can “mobilize the city’s civic and public safety resources towards a common and measurable goal of increasing well-being; and work in partnership with a well-funded community-led safety effort.”

The Deputy Mayor would be the linchpin of a different model of public safety that doesn’t rely on the police alone.

“As a nation, we have gotten used to defaulting to police and the justice system to respond to crime. As last summer’s protests crystallized, however, it has come at a high human and fiscal cost,” said Glazer in a statement accompanying the report.

“A long history of theory and practice shows another model for durable safety, starting with access to civic resources and opportunity: leafy streets, well-maintained parks, decent housing and jobs, superior education and health care.”

The authors described the “social fabric” model’s goal as a “thriving city that bends all civic resources towards attaining it, led by community expertise and aspirations. In this model, police and the justice system play a role, as another civic service in a heterogeneous strategy, but an ever-decreasing role, as the lives of residents improve. The pieces are in place. All we need is the will to execute.”

Glazer and Sharkey said New York City already had some of the elements in place to create the new public safety model.

“All we need is the will to execute,” they said.

A crucial element is re-focusing the budget of the police department.

Noting that spending on criminal justice agencies had increased by over 17 percent over the past seven years, even as arrest and incarceration rates have dropped by over half in the same period, they said there was lots of room for a more cost-effective policy that concentrates on “effective approaches to stop people from engaging in criminal activity in the first place.”

The authors note that a “Deputy Mayor” position, along with a developed neighborhood cabinet is not a novel idea, citing the current NYC NeighborhoodStat program that empowers residents of high-crime public housing developments to work directly with city leaders to address concerns about the social, economic, and environmental conditions connected to high crime.

They suggested funding a local demonstration program to act as a new coalition, composed of residents and local organizations, supported by government services, that becomes the primary institution responsible for public safety and community wellbeing.

The authors note that over time this could help shift law enforcement out of currently over-policed neighborhoods.

“If there are fewer warriors on the street, we need to invest in more guardians,” the authors conclude.

“The evidence available suggests that community organizations and residents can play this role, but we’ve never given them the chance.”

Elizabeth Glazer is a Former Director of the New York City Mayor’s Office of Criminal Justice under Bill de Blasio. Glazer oversees citywide criminal justice policy, and develops and implements strategies to enhance public safety, reduce unnecessary incarceration, and increase fairness.

Patrick Sharkey, Ph.D., is a professor of Sociology and Public Affairs at Princeton University’s School of Public and international Affairs. Sharkey was formerly Chair of Sociology at New York University, served as Scientific Director at Crime Lab, New York, and is the founder of AmericanViolence.org.

The Square One Project at the Columbia Justice Lab aims to “reimagine justice and create a pathway for reckoning in our country.”

The full Square One report can be accessed here. 

 This summary was prepared by TCR staff writer Andrea Cipriano.

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Generation Farms and Fresh Start Produce announce partnership - Produce Blue Book

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Generation Farms and Fresh Start Produce Sales Co. announce National Onion Marketing agreement

Miami FL-based Generation Farms BB #:369223 and Delray Beach FL-based Fresh Start Produce Sales Co. BB #:155975 announced today they have formed a partnership to market and distribute Generations national onion program.

Generation Farms Vidalia Georgia operations grow, pack, and ship year-round production of both domestic and foreign onions, including the famous “Vidalia Sweet” onion as well as a full color onion program.

Santos Hollmann, Generation Farms COO said today, “In following our vision here at Generation Farms of continuing to build our position in the produce industry as a world-class, year-round provider. We are extremely pleased to announce our alignment with Fresh Start Produce Sales Co. to deliver the highest quality to the industry both parties are known for”.

Hollmann also noted that Fresh Start Produce Sales Co’s. outstanding history as a large-scale provider of quality produce, along with its outstanding corporate structure, were important factors in making this relationship possible.

Greg Blackwood Fresh Start Produce Sales Co. co-owner followed up by saying, “We are excited to be partnered exclusively with one of the industry’s leading producers of onions. We at Fresh Start Produce Sales Co. are driven to deliver the best product to retailers, and equally important the greatest returns possible to our growers. Blackwood also noted that the onion crop looks very strong, and production has already begun on Generations Florida and Georgia operations after representatives of both parties converged on Vidalia Ga. late last week to finalize the agreement.

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Fresh Cravings Launches New Hummus at Kroger Nationwide - KPVI News 6

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PHOENIX, March 30, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Snackers can rejoice as Fresh Cravings continues to expand beyond its successful chilled salsas with a new line of crave-worthy hummus dips. The line includes timeless flavors such as Classic and Roasted Red Pepper, and is the first hummus to be available in Produce Departments at Kroger and Kroger banners.

With yet another innovative first, the entire packaging, including the label adhesive, is 100% recyclable. Fresh Cravings Hummus dips are made with high-quality ingredients like NON-GMO chickpeas, rich Chilean extra virgin olive oil, and savory tahini. This new creamy hummus perfectly captures the umami flavor with a smooth mouthfeel. It complements favorite pairings like veggies—now a Produce Department neighbor—crackers and chips, and can serve as the centerpiece ingredient for various globally-inspired recipes. Fresh Cravings Hummus dips are vegan, plant-based, kosher, and free of dairy and gluten.

"As a company committed to making healthy snacking more accessible, Fresh Cravings is incredibly proud to now offer our hummus line to Kroger shoppers. We are thrilled to be the only hummus sold in Kroger's produce department, right next to fresh vegetables and Fresh Cravings' chilled salsa," said FoodStory Brands Chief Marketing Officer Jay Whitney. "We continue to see interest grow in plant-based food and sustainable packaging. We pushed ourselves to introduce a delicious, affordable, superior-quality hummus with 100% recyclable packaging to meet these demands."

Find the new 10 oz. Fresh Cravings Hummus in Classic and Roasted Red Pepper in the produce section of 2,000 Kroger and Kroger banner stores across the nation like City Market, Fry's, Fred Meyer, QFC, Ralph's, and more. Fresh Cravings' Hummus, including the Roasted Garlic variety, can also be found at select Safeway stores and in other regional grocers such as Dierbergs Markets, and more. These dips join the brand's established family of better-for-you, modestly priced snacking products. Its refrigerated salsa, available in 18,000 stores, reigns as America's #1 family-owned salsa brand. 

For more information about Fresh Cravings and to find your nearest store, visit www.freshcravings.com or @FreshCravingsSalsa.

About Fresh Cravings®

At Fresh Cravings, we believe our plant-based foods should contain wholesome ingredients with bold flavors worth celebrating. That's why we created an authentic, vibrant refrigerated salsa as an alternative to the soft, dull blends of jarred salsa. And, why we developed a line of hummus dips packed with high-quality ingredients like Chilean extra virgin olive oil, tahini, and NON-GMO chickpeas. Our refrigerated salsa is made with vine-ripened tomatoes, crisp vegetables, zesty peppers and spices. Available in conventional and organic, Fresh Cravings Restaurant Style, Chunky, Pico de Gallo salsas pack incredible flavor and are sold at a price competitive with, or lower than other national brands. Fresh Cravings is part of FoodStory Brands, a family-owned Arizona-based company, which searches the world to bring thoughtfully curated and affordably priced food and beverage products to American tables. For more information on Fresh Cravings visit: www.freshcravings.com or @FreshCravingsSalsa.

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Fresh Start Surgical Gifts Presents 29th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament Hosted By Actor And Longtime Supporter Alfonso Ribeiro April 19 - PRNewswire

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Fresh Start Surgical Gifts will hold its 29th Annual Celebrity Golf Tournament to help transform the lives of children.

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"It's so amazing to see all of our partners and friends come together for this fun and exciting event. They really all share in our mission of giving children with physical deformities the gift of a fresh start through reconstructive surgery and we're so thankful for that," says Shari Brasher, CEO of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts.

The annual golf tournament helps transform the lives of children suffering from physical deformities caused by birth defects, accidents, abuse or disease. The event will be hosted by Alfonso Ribeiro, known for his role on "The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air" and "America's Funniest Home Videos." Ribeiro is a longtime supporter of Fresh Start Surgical Gifts and has raised close to $1 million for medical programs since he started supporting Fresh Start.

"I love supporting such an incredible cause year after year. Fresh Start is important to me because of the significant transformations gifted to the children of Fresh Start that I've witnessed myself at surgery weekends, as well as following their journeys long after," says Alfonso Ribeiro, longtime supporter of Fresh Start.

Celebrities and athletes Marcus Allen, Fresh Start Advisory Board member, Charlie Joiner, Rob Heidger, Aaron Pollock, Jeff Garcia, Pete Shaw, Chris Hale, Darren Carrington, Derek Smith and Tina Mickelson, to name a few, have all signed on to join in on the mission of helping disadvantaged children. The goal is to raise the cost of two Surgery Weekends, providing $800,000 in highly specialized medical care for 30-45 disadvantaged children by an expert volunteer medical team at no cost at all to families.

The event begins with a socially distanced social hour with breakfast burritos, a coffee bar, mimosa station and putting contest followed by a shotgun start at 9:30am. Each foursome will be paired with a celebrity for the golf tournament. Following the tournament, there will be an after party, auction and awards ceremony.

EDCO will serve as Title Sponsor for the event, marking well over 10 years of support for Fresh Start Surgical Gifts. Guests will also enjoy food provided by Casanova Fish Tacos and Brigantine. Auction items include a Sunset sail on the San Diego Bay, golf foursome at the Fairmont Del Mar, weeklong getaway on Amelia Island and more.

Celebrities are available for interviews upon request. For media inquiries, please contact Bianca Kasawdish at [email protected]. To register for the event, please click here. For sponsorship opportunities, please contact Tracy White at [email protected].

ABOUT FRESH START SURGICAL GIFTS

Fresh Start Surgical Gifts transforms the lives of disadvantaged infants, children and teens who have physical and cosmetic deformities through their gift of reconstructive surgery. Providing reconstructive, plastic and neurosurgeries for children across the U.S., Fresh Start's commitment to children extends far beyond medical care. The organization ensures their children will leave feeling more empowered than before. Every child receives the highest quality medical care and the families never see a bill for the services provided. 100% of contributions go directly to medical programs. To learn more, visit FreshStart.org.

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3 fresh spring salads to try - Meriden Record-Journal

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With the days getting longer and the temperatures getting warmer, cravings for warm, cozy dishes start to shift to cravings for fresh and light recipes. These three recipes for fresh and healthy salads will get you feeling the spring vibes in no time. Whether you’re looking for a crowd-pleasing side, a fresh lunch salad, or a hearty dinner salad, these recipes have got it all.

Tomato and Cucumber Salad, Serves 4

This recipe comes from my grandma-in-law, Carol Jenkins. The original recipe is handwritten on an index card and is just as good as you’d expect that kind of recipe to be. It’s very allergen friendly as well— gluten free, dairy free, vegan, nut free, soy free, egg free. 

Ingredients:

•    3 large tomatoes

•    1 large cucumber (hot house works best if you don’t want to peel it)

•    ¼ cup olive oil

•    1/3 cup white whine vinegar 

•    2 tbs dried minced onion

•    1 tsp salt

•    2 tbs fresh basil

•    ½ tsp sugar

•    ¼ tsp mustard powder

Instructions:

1.    In a large bowl, whisk together oil, vinegar, salt, sugar, and mustard powder.

2.    Chop tomatoes and cucumber into bite-sized pieces and add to bowl. 

3.    Add in basil and minced onion and toss.

4.    Serve!

Blueberry and Kale Chicken Salad with Lemon Vinaigrette, Serves 1-2

Gluten free, paleo, dairy free (without goat cheese), keto, refined-sugar free, Whole30 compliant (without goat cheese)

Ingredients:

Salad:

•    3 cups baby kale 

•    1/4 cucumber, sliced

•    ¼ red bell pepper, sliced

•    ¼ cup blueberries 

•    2 tbs pumpkin seeds (sunflower seeds work too)

•    ¼ avocado, diced

•    1/3 cup pulled or diced leftover chicken

•    Optional: ¼ cup goat cheese 

Vinaigrette:

•    Juice from ½ lemon

•    ¼ cup olive oil 

•    1 tsp Dijon mustard

•    1/8 tsp garlic powder

•    ½ tsp salt 

Instructions:

Vinaigrette:

1.    Whisk ingredients together in a small bowl until combined. 

Salad:    

1.    Add kale to a large bowl.

2.    Dice cucumbers, red pepper, avocado, and chicken. Add to bowl.

3.    Top with blueberries and pumpkin seeds. Add goat cheese, if desired.

4.    Toss with vinaigrette and serve!

Buffalo Chicken Salad with Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing, Serves 1-2

Gluten free, nut free, soy free

Ingredients:

Salad:

•    1 head romaine lettuce chopped (or 3 cups mixed greens, if preferred)

•    ½ cup shredded chicken

•    2 tbs Franks Red Hot buffalo sauce (or preferred wing sauce). 

•    ¼ bell pepper, diced (any color works)

•    ¼ cucumber, diced 

•    ¼ cup cherry tomatoes, diced

•    ¼ cup pinto beans (canned are fine)

•    ¼ avocado, diced

•    ¼ cup shredded cheddar cheese

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing 

•    3 tbs plain, unsweetened Greek yogurt

•    ½ tsp apple cider vinegar

•    ½ tsp water (add more if it’s too thick)

•    ¼ tsp dried dill (fresh works too)

•    ¼  tsp salt

•    ¼ tsp garlic powder

•    ¼ tsp onion powder

•    1/8 tsp dried cayenne pepper

Instructions:

Greek Yogurt Ranch Dressing:

1.    Mix all ingredients in a small bowl until well combined.

2.    Taste to see if it needs more salt.

Salad

1.    Add lettuce to a large bowl. Top with cucumber, pepper, cherry tomatoes, avocado, and pinto beans.

2.    In a small bowl, add chicken and wing sauce. Mix together until chicken is fully coated. Add chicken to salad. 

3.    Sprinkle shredded cheese on top. 

4.    Toss in Greek Yogurt Ranch Dress or drizzle dressing on top and serve. 

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Fresh Faces: SGA Senator Shares Importance of Diversity With the Pepperdine Community - Graphic

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First-year RJ Wicks visits the beach at the Santa Monica Pier in August. He said the Malibu location was a big factor in his decision to go to Pepperdine, and he felt like he was at a resort walking around campus.

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First-year Political Science major and Industrial/Organizational Psychology minor RJ Wicks’ dream job is to work in education policy, or curriculum design, and bring innovation to the education system. Wicks said he has big aspirations for the future, but for now, he is focused on being a motivated student and friend while maintaining his positions in several organizations on campus.

Wicks said he is an SGA freshman class senator and a Diversity intern with the Pepperdine Office of Admissions. He is also involved in the Black Student Association and is in Alpha Omega Campus Ministry.

“I’m able to see that community that Pepperdine always advertises about, you know, just how everyone’s super welcoming, encouraging and really wants to build connections with you,” Wicks said.

Wicks, who is from Carson, Calif., attends Pepperdine on a Posse Scholarship, which awards full tuition to talented high schoolers. He said the Posse program accepted 10 students from his area, who all go to the University with him.

Wicks said he met with his “posse” before starting school, and the meetings acted almost as a “diversity training” in which the group of students prepared to go to Pepperdine. He continues to meet weekly and build relationships with the people in his “posse.”

“Going to a predominately white institution for some of us was something we had to adjust to and be ready for those conversations,” Wicks said. “No matter what university you go to, just preparing yourself to represent yourself well, understanding what it means to go to a university with many multiple different people from all walks of life.”

Wicks smiles at the Universal City Overlook in Los Angeles in August. Wicks said he is a Political Science major and an Industrial/Organizational Psychology minor.

Wicks said he sought out opportunities that reflect his passion for diversity, such as his position on the SGA’s Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee. He started working with other organizations to bring awareness about the importance of diversity.

“I introduced the idea of having Pepperdine possibly partner with a historically Black college or university, also called an HBCU, in a cultural exchange program that provides different opportunities for students at Pepperdine and the HBCU we partner with,” Wicks said.

While Wicks hopes to work on this project with the SGA, he is already making waves as the only Diversity intern in the Enrollment Management division of the Office of Admission. He said he came across the position by searching “diversity” on Handshake. The internship focuses on improving campus culture with admitted students and reaching out to prospective students.

Wicks takes pictures for graduation in Long Beach, Calif., in July. He said seeing how serious Pepperdine was about community and the Christian affiliation were the two biggest contributors to his decision to rank Pepperdine as his first choice.

“I’m looking at marketing initiatives that they continue to post and send out to students, making sure it’s inclusive, and involving and trying to recruit as many diverse student populations,” Wicks said.

Wicks is also participating in research for the internship by looking at what other universities are doing and finding methods that Pepperdine can implement to better diversify campus life and the applicant pool. Wicks said he hopes to stress the importance of diversity within higher education institutions like Pepperdine within his extracurricular roles.

“Growing up, I went to schools with a large POC population, so when I went into spaces where everyone looked one certain way, or everyone acted a certain way, I was like, ‘This is weird,’” Wicks said. “I think that’s what made me realize the importance of diversity because I was so used to it.”

In a way, Wicks is already living out his dream of working in education policy by bringing innovation to the way Pepperdine looks at diversity, he said. His goal is to have Pepperdine actively have diversity woven into the system of the institution.

“My passion is definitely being there for others and supporting others in any way I can and just using my talents and gifts that I feel like God has blessed me with to better benefit the world and people who I surround myself with,” Wicks said.

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Harris Teeter Announces Voluntary Recall of Fresh Foods Market Cookies & Crème Cakes Due to Undeclared Hazelnut - FDA.gov

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Summary

Company Announcement Date:

March 26, 2021

FDA Publish Date:

March 29, 2021

Product Type:

Food & Beverages

Reason for Announcement:

Recall Reason Description

Due to undeclared hazelnut

Company Name:

Harris Teeter, LLC

Brand Name:

Brand Name(s)

Harris Teeter Fresh Foods Market

Product Description:

Product Description

Cookies and Cream Cake Products

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Company Announcement

Harris Teeter announced today the voluntary recall of Fresh Foods Market items due to undeclared hazelnut.

The items included in the recall are:

Harris Teeter Fresh Foods Market 8-inch Three-Layer Cookies & Creme Cake UPC: 0007203695224

Harris Teeter Fresh Foods Market Cookies & Creme Cake Halves UPC: 0007203695846

Harris Teeter Fresh Foods Market Cookies & Creme Cake Slices UPC: 0007203695862

Upon notification of this recall by its supplier, Rise Baking Company, Harris Teeter promptly removed the product from its shelves.

Shoppers who purchased one or more of these items and have an allergy or sensitivity to hazelnut should not consume them. Instead, they should return items to Harris Teeter for a full refund.

Harris Teeter is using transactional data to identify shoppers who may have purchased the product as well as listing complete information on the homepage of harristeeter.com.

Of the nearly 29,000 transactions which occurred within the recall timeframe, Harris Teeter has initiated contact with 27,317 shoppers by phone and/or email using loyalty card data to inform them of the recall.

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Harris Teeter, with headquarters in Matthews, N.C., is a wholly-owned subsidiary of The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR). The regional grocery chain employs approximately 35,000 associates and operates stores in North Carolina, South Carolina, Virginia, Georgia, Maryland, Delaware, Florida and the District of Columbia.

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Salvation Army has abundance of fresh produce at its Boise food pantry - KTVB.com

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Starting Tuesday, March 30, they plan to start distributing the extra produce to low-income families and individuals in Ada County.

BOISE, Idaho — The Salvation Army has an abundance of fresh produce at its food pantry in Boise and plans to start distributing it on Tuesday, March 30.

Thanks to an unexpected donation, the food pantry has received more produce than usual and will be making the produce available to low-income families and individuals in Ada County.

This extra produce comes at a critical time when many people are seeing a gap in their diets, according to the Salvation Army. Fresh food plays an extremely important role in preventing most diseases that are caused by environmental factors, poor diet, and unhealthy lifestyle choices. 

The Salvation Army's food pantry is focused on providing a variety of fresh food options that promote long-term health.

"We have an unprecedented amount of produce right now," said Major Thomas Stambaugh, The Salvation Army Boise Corps Officer. "We are excited to be expanding our Client Choice Food Pantry by adding additional fresh food options."

People interested in getting some of the fresh produce are encouraged to come by the Salvation Army Food Pantry at 9492 West Emerald Street in Boise. They are open Tuesday through Thursday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. and Friday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.

The Salvation Army will also be hosting a fresh food farmers market monthly throughout the summer. This is a seasonal program that will run from June through October. On select Saturdays, between 9 a.m. and 1 p.m., the farmers market will be open to Ada County residents in need of food assistance.

The farmer's market will provide access to education and food that supports healthy eating patterns that contribute to an individual's health throughout his or her life. People who are interested in signing up for the farmer's market are encouraged to visit the Salvation Army's food pantry during normal business hours to see if you qualify.

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Fresh Express® Launches Four New Salad Kits with Unique Ingredients - And Now U Know

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ORLANDO, FL - Four new salad kit options are headed to retailers, as Fresh Express® recently announced new product additions to its value-added salad line.

“Throughout the past year, we’ve seen that consumers are increasingly looking to add convenience and flavor to their at-home meals without sacrificing quality,” said Fabian Pereira, Vice President of Marketing and Innovation. “Our new salad kits combine premium ingredients like honey butter cornbread crisps and smoked bacon with fresh, crisp lettuce and vegetables to make it easy for consumers to enjoy a chef-crafted and nutritious meal with minimal time spent in the kitchen.”

These new products include Bacon Thousand Island and Kickin’ Bacon Ranch Chopped Salad Kits, as well as Italian Balsamic and Spinach & Bacon Salad Kits. According to a press release, the introduction of these new recipes provides shoppers with more variety—a benefit for retailers looking to bolster their buy-side differentiation.

The product breakdown is as follows:

• Bacon Thousand Island: Fresh iceberg and green leaf lettuce layered with unique sweet and savory ingredients including honey butter cornbread crisps, Parmesan cheese crisps, smoked uncured bacon bits, and a creamy Thousand Island dressing
• Kickin’ Bacon Ranch: Garden-fresh green leaf lettuce, green and red cabbage, carrots, and green onions finished with a touch of heat and zesty flavor from Jalapeno Ranch dressing, topped with tortilla strips and crispy uncured bacon bits
• Italian Balsamic: Fresh iceberg, green leaf lettuce, and radicchio tossed with a White Balsamic Vinaigrette, focaccia croutons, and an Italian three-cheese blend
• Spinach & Bacon: Vibrant and tender baby spinach and spring mix combined with red cabbage, carrots, mesquite-smoked slivered almonds, smoked uncured bacon bits, and a Sweet Onion Dijon dressing

These kits have already been adopted by retailers such as Albertsons, Safeway, Hannaford, Food Lion and Harris Teeter. Will you be next?

Keep reading us here at AndNowUKnow as we plumb the depths of product development.

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A nonprofit that serves children, youth and families will host a grand opening this week for its new Fresh Market at UMCH.

Grand Rapids-based United Methodist Community House said it will host a grand opening for The Fresh Market at UMCH, at 900 Division Ave. SE in Grand Rapids, on Thursday.

The Fresh Market at UMCH is part of Access of West Michigan’s growing fresh market network.

Located in the racially diverse 49507 ZIP code that is often called a food desert, the Fresh Market at UMCH — which is open to all — is designed to bring healthy, affordable food options to residents of southeast Grand Rapids, including those who are food insecure.

“One in every four families with children in Kent County struggles with food insecurity,” said Deja VanOeveren-Goss, Fresh Market coordinator. “Even if these families have enough to eat, it can be difficult or impossible for lower-income families in the core neighborhoods of Grand Rapids to find fresh, healthy foods they can afford.”

UMCH’s mission is to help children, youth, adults and families succeed in a diverse community. This is why the team knew it needed to find a viable solution to the food crisis.

The Fresh Market at UMCH will work to build a stronger, more inclusive food system in southeast Grand Rapids in the following ways:

• The Fresh Market will accept seven forms of payment including EBT, Snap, MasterCard, Visa, Cash and more — allowing for customers to use their government assistance to pay for their goods.
• The store will offer sliding scale pricing based on household income, making it more affordable for families to buy healthier groceries.
• The produce sold at the Fresh Market will be high-quality, mostly organic produce grown by local farmers.
• With the pandemic lingering, customers can shop online ahead of time and then pick up their order in store at a scheduled time.
• The Fresh Market will deliver statewide, and delivery is free for Kent County residents ages 60 and older.
• When people make a purchase at the Fresh Market, that purchase will help make healthy food affordable to more families in Grand Rapids.

“Emergency food providers have long been the main response to hunger and food insecurity. But a charity food system focused on things like ‘security’ and ‘relief’ cannot address deep injustice in the food system,” said McKenzie Jackson, Access of West Michigan’s good food systems manager. “The Access network of fresh markets is a new, community-driven approach to food systems that work for everyone. We’re excited to have the Fresh Market at UMCH join us as the newest member of our market network.”

At the Fresh Market’s grand opening, UMCH will host the farmers who supply all of the market’s produce at a “Meet the Grower” event. To keep everything as local as possible, UMCH will work closely with FarmLink, Groundswell Farm, New City Farm and others to supply families with healthy produce options.

“We are so proud to be partnering with UMCH to help supply the Fresh Market store,” said Bruce Michael-Wilson, owner of Groundswell Farm. “Our organic produce farm in Hudsonville is more than prepared to work alongside UMCH to create healthier, more affordable grocery options for families in Grand Rapids.”

The Fresh Market at UMCH is open 4-7 p.m. Tuesday and Thursday, 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Wednesday and 9 a.m.-1 p.m. Saturday.

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Founded in 1902, the United Methodist Community House works to increase the ability of children, youth, adults and families to succeed in a diverse community. UMCH continually adapts its programming to best serve those who need it most.

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SHSMO EDUCATION WEBSITE HISTORIC MISSOURIANS GIVEN FRESH NEW LOOK, MADE MORE ACCESSIBLE - kmmo.com

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As part of its mission to support educational outreach, the State Historical Society of Missouri has reaffirmed its commitment to the much-loved Historic Missourians website by updating the site to use modern web technology, making it mobile-friendly and giving it a fresh new look.

Historic Missourians has a long history at the State Historical Society of Missouri. Originally launched in 2006, the website features well-resourced biographies for notable Missourians of all time periods, races, genders and occupations. Historic Missourians also meets education standards set by the Missouri Department of Elementary and Secondary Education and has long been used by Missouri students, educators, and parents.

Students use Historic Missourians to explore the lives of entrepreneurs like Walt Disney, journalists like Mary Paxton Keeley, scientists like George Washington Carver, athletes like Stan Musial, educators like Susan Blow and more.

“The biographies available on this site feature rich images, pictures of artifacts, and other primary sources that help students get started on their own journey of historical research,” SHSMO executive director Gary R. Kremer said.

“These biographies add to students’ knowledge of the state and the remarkable people who contributed not only to Missouri’s history, but the nation’s as well,” said Elizabeth Engel, SHSMO senior archivist and frequent Historic Missourians contributor.

“We’ve updated the underlying technology of the website while preserving the incredible content,” Christina George, senior strategic communications associate at the State Historical Society of Missouri, said. “The new site is now mobile-friendly, which is something it wasn’t before, and by using a modern content management system, we are able to maintain and grow the site much more easily.”

Dedication to the website’s growth doesn’t only come from within the State Historical Society. “We have had generous donors who have taken interest in the site,” Kremer said. “We are using those funds to add more notable Missourians to the site.”

“It’s very exciting to see this site continue to grow and to know that it’s appreciated by others,” Engel said. “A lot of work has gone into it.”

Historic Missourians is online and free to worldwide audiences. You can visit at historicmissourians.shsmo.org.

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March 29, 2021 at 10:22PM
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SHSMO EDUCATION WEBSITE HISTORIC MISSOURIANS GIVEN FRESH NEW LOOK, MADE MORE ACCESSIBLE - kmmo.com

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