Just Miles from Kroger’s Court Battle, a Food Desert Shows What’s at Stake
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Just Miles from Kroger’s Court Battle, a Food Desert Shows What’s at Stake

Federal regulators are trying to block Kroger’s merger with Albertsons. In a Portland suburb, residents already know what deteriorating access to fresh food looks like.
WIC Food Assistance for Mothers and Children Faces Funding Shortfall
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WIC Food Assistance for Mothers and Children Faces Funding Shortfall

The Agriculture Department has warned that millions of eligible pregnant and postpartum women and their children could risk missing out on nutrition assistance if Congress does not increase funding.