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Interfaith Ministries Meals on Wheels
Hot meals delivered to your door if you are 60 or older and have trouble cooking or getting food. They also check on you to make sure you are doing okay.
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EligibilityAdults 60+ who are homebound or have difficulty preparing meals
HoursMon-Fri delivery
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Hillcrest Foundation Helps Seniors with Special Gifts and CareThe Hillcrest Foundation helps older adults in Nebraska by giving them special gifts that make their lives better. They provide things like lift chairs to help people get up safely, wheelchair ramps for easier home access, magnifying lights for reading, and even special celebrations like weddings and anniversaries. Each gift is chosen based on what each person really needs or wants. The foundation works with caregivers, family members, and the seniors themselves to understand what would help most. They have helped people celebrate final holidays with family, get mobility aids after strokes, and even arranged a wedding for a hospice patient. Their goal is to make sure every older adult feels valued and supported. While this organization serves the Omaha and Lincoln areas in Nebraska, it shows the kind of senior support services that communities need everywhere.
Shellfish Recalled Over Norovirus Risk in Pacific NorthwestThe FDA recalled oysters and clams from Washington state after several people got sick from norovirus. The shellfish came from Drayton Harbor near the Canadian border. Manila clams harvested by the Lummi Indian Business Council were shipped to stores in Washington, Oregon, California and six other states between February 13 and March 3. Raw oysters from Drayton Harbor Oyster Company were sold in Washington. Norovirus causes vomiting, nausea, stomach pain and diarrhea. Symptoms usually start 12-48 hours after eating contaminated food and most people feel better in 1-3 days. The illness can be worse for people with weak immune systems. Washington state has closed all shellfish harvesting in Drayton Harbor until at least March 24. The Lummi Nation takes shellfish safety seriously since harvesting is important for their economy and culture. Most of their shellfish come from the Lummi Reservation, not Drayton Harbor. Companies quickly stopped selling the contaminated shellfish when reports came in.
New Fish Helps Small Farmers Fight Hunger and Climate ChangeScientists created a special type of tilapia fish called GIFT that helps small farmers around the world. This improved fish grows 30% faster than regular tilapia and can survive in tough conditions like drought and disease. The fish provides important nutrients like protein, iron, zinc, and Vitamin A that help children grow healthy and prevent diseases like blindness. Small farmers can make more money selling these fish because they're affordable, nutritious, and taste good. The fish also helps fight climate change because they turn feed into protein very efficiently. As the world needs 40% more fish by 2030 to feed everyone, GIFT tilapia is being used in over 17 countries to help end hunger and malnutrition. This program has been working for over 30 years to help communities facing poverty get better nutrition and income from fish farming.
Global Food Research Shows New Ways to Fight Hunger and Climate ChangeCGIAR is a worldwide research group that helps farmers grow better food while protecting the environment. Their latest innovations include smart farming tools for Africa that help farmers use machines in ways that don't hurt the planet. They're also finding the best cacao (chocolate) producers and studying how organizations in the Amazon rainforest work together to protect nature. Other research looks at how droughts hurt communities that move with their animals to find food and water, and how different crops like legumes can make our food system stronger. These scientists are creating new plant varieties, better farming methods, and digital tools to help farmers around the world grow more food while dealing with climate change. Their work helps millions of farmers feed their families and communities better.
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All servicesBakerRipley Community CentersBakerRipley has community centers all over Houston that help families get job training, childcare, and immigration services. They also have special programs for seniors and lots of other ways to help people in their neighborhoods.Houston Food Bank — Mobile DistributionsFree groceries at pop-up locations across Houston. No ID required. Just show up during distribution hours and bring your own bags.WIC — Women Infants Children NutritionFree healthy food, nutrition education, and breastfeeding support for pregnant women, new moms, and children under 5 from low-income families.Harris County Area Agency on AgingFree help for older adults finding services like transportation, home repairs, Medicare counseling, and caregiver support.
The Journey
9 connected resources across 5 levelsTrail depth
Level 1
Get CuriousRead, watch, exploreWe are building resources for this level
Level 2
Find Your PeopleMeet orgs, neighbors, groups9 resourcesYou are hereOrganizationFood and Agriculture Organization (FAO)This group works with countries around the world to help make sure everyone has enough healthy food to eat. They teach farmers better ways to grow crops and help communities build strong food systems.
OrganizationFood and Drug Administration (FDA)The FDA is a government agency that makes sure our food and medicines are safe to use. They create rules to protect people's health and check that companies follow these safety rules.
OrganizationHouston Food BankHouston area food bank providing meals and food assistance to neighbors in need through donations, volunteers, and community partnerships
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Show UpEvents, meetings, volunteeringWe are building resources for this level
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Make Your MoveAdvocacy, organizing, creatingWe are building resources for this level
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