Articles for Food Distribution

Hungry Palestinians in north Gaza search for food, sealed off from aid for a month by Israeli siege
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Hungry Palestinians in north Gaza search for food, sealed off from aid for a month by Israeli siege

Associated Press  

JERUSALEM — With virtually no food allowed into the northernmost part of Gaza for the past month, tens of thousands of Palestinians under Israeli siege are rationing their last lentils and flour to survive. “We are being starved to force us to leave our homes,” said Mohammed Arqouq, whose family of eight is determined to stay in the north, weathering …

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Free food distribution to cover all devotees at Sabarimala: TDB chief
2 months ago

Free food distribution to cover all devotees at Sabarimala: TDB chief

New Indian Express  

SABARIMALA: The Travancore Devaswom Board has taken elaborate measures to distribute free food to all devotees coming for darsan at the hill shrine during the coming pilgrimage season beginning on November 15. Speaking to TNIE, TDB president P S Prasanth said the free food facility near Malikappuram temple would function round-the-clock. A special task force headed by the devaswom assistant …

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Fighting hunger in a growing crisis: How City Harvest is responding to New York City’s rising needs
3 months, 1 week ago

Fighting hunger in a growing crisis: How City Harvest is responding to New York City’s rising needs

Salon  

As the cost of living in New York City continues to rise, so too does the demand for food assistance, with food pantry visits reaching unprecedented levels. With food pantry visits at a record high and the cost of living rising, what specific economic factors are driving the increased demand for food assistance in New York City? This fall, we …

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Trucker held with 500kg camel meat on way from Nuh to Delhi
4 months, 2 weeks ago

Trucker held with 500kg camel meat on way from Nuh to Delhi

Hindustan Times  

Gurugram Police said they will take the accused on remand and question him to identify others involved in the racket. The cow protection cell of Gurugram Police intercepted a truck containing 500 kilograms of camel meat, which is illegal, near the Rajiv Chowk underpass and arrested a person who was ferrying it to Delhi for distribution to food outlets, police …

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The Latest | In historic move, a Palestinian state recognized by Spain, Ireland and Norway
55 years ago

The Latest | In historic move, a Palestinian state recognized by Spain, Ireland and Norway

Associated Press  

Norway, Ireland and Spain said Wednesday they were recognizing a Palestinian state, a move welcomed by Palestinians as an affirmation of their decadeslong quest while Israel recalled its ambassadors to the three countries. National security adviser Jake Sullivan said otherwise Wednesday, saying some aid had been delivered “specifically to the Palestinians who need it.” GUNBATTLES AND CLASHES IN NORTHERN WEST …

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U.N. Halts All Food Distribution In Rafah Due To Lack Of Supplies
7 months, 2 weeks ago

U.N. Halts All Food Distribution In Rafah Due To Lack Of Supplies

Huff Post  

LOADING ERROR LOADING CAIRO — The United Nations suspended food distribution in the southern Gaza city of Rafah on Tuesday due to a lack of supplies and an untenable security situation caused by Israel’s expanding military operation. It said more than 650 trucks are waiting on the Gaza side of Kerem Shalom to be retrieved, blaming “lack of logistical capabilities …

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Ration card is not address proof: Delhi HC
10 months ago

Ration card is not address proof: Delhi HC

Hindustan Times  

The Delhi high court has said that ration cards cannot be considered a reliable source of proof of address, as they exist only to ensure the provision of food grains at a reasonable price to citizens. This policy delineates the eligibility criteria for the allotment of alternative dwelling units to rehabilitate and relocate JJ colony dwellers, and states that a …

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WFP suspends food distribution in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen
1 year, 1 month ago

WFP suspends food distribution in Houthi-controlled areas of Yemen

Al Jazeera  

UN agency pauses general food distribution in north Yemen due to limited funding and disagreements with the group. The World Food Programme says it is suspending food distribution in Houthi-controlled areas of northern Yemen due to a dip in funding and disagreements with the group over how to focus on the poorest there. Food stocks in Houthi-controlled areas “are now …

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Thousands of people plunder UN aid centre and steal supplies in Gaza
1 year, 2 months ago

Thousands of people plunder UN aid centre and steal supplies in Gaza

Op India  

On 29th October, the United Nations Relief and Works Agency for Palestine Refugees in the Near East informed that thousands of people plundered warehouses and distribution centres of the UN aid centres in Gaza to grab flour and other basic survival items. UNRWA’s Gaza chief Thomas White said, “This is a worrying sign that civil order is starting to break …

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Rice being distributed free of cost to beneficiaries covered under National Food Security Act in Andhra Pradesh
2 years ago

Rice being distributed free of cost to beneficiaries covered under National Food Security Act in Andhra Pradesh

The Hindu  

January 01, 2023 06:14 pm | Updated 06:14 pm IST - VIJAYAWADA The Government of Andhra Pradesh is providing rice to the beneficiaries covered under the National Food Security Act and also to the non-NFSA card- holders free of cost with effect from January 1, 2023. He has instructed the District Collectors to take steps for the smooth distribution of …

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Centre’s food, public distribution dept to serve millet food in canteens, meetings
2 years, 3 months ago

Centre’s food, public distribution dept to serve millet food in canteens, meetings

Hindustan Times  

The department of food and public distribution under the Union ministry of consumer affairs, food and public distribution on Monday directed all their offices to serve millet-based food in their canteens and meetings in order to promote its procurement and consumption ahead of celebrating the International Year of Millets in 2023. “In order to promote consumption of Millets and in …

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The Wire publishes misleading report on PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat on malnutrition
2 years, 4 months ago

The Wire publishes misleading report on PM Modi's Mann Ki Baat on malnutrition

Op India  

On August 30, The Wire published a report titled ‘Dear PM Modi: Good Food Will Reduce the Burden of Malnutrition, Not Bhajans’ where the media house criticized Prime Minister Narendra Modi for saying that “Bhajans can play role in controlling the problem of malnutrition”. The Wire opened its report with “In the 92nd episode of his ‘Mann ki Baat’ radio …

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Delhi Fair Price Shops Told to Distribute Rations for June Manually
3 years, 6 months ago

Delhi Fair Price Shops Told to Distribute Rations for June Manually

News 18  

Amid a tussle between the Centre and the city government over doorstep ration delivery, the Delhi food department has directed fair price shops, barring those in Seemapuri, to distribute rations for the month of June among public distribution system beneficiaries manually. Under the ONORC scheme, persons holding a ration card under the National Food Security Act can collect their monthly …

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COVID- Allahabad High Court Requests Supreme Court To Deal With The Issue Of Distribution Of Food Grains To Vulnerable Section Of People
3 years, 7 months ago

COVID- Allahabad High Court Requests Supreme Court To Deal With The Issue Of Distribution Of Food Grains To Vulnerable Section Of People

Live Law  

The Allahabad High Court on Monday requested the apex court to consider the issue of distribution of food grains to the vulnerable section of people and ensure the accountability of governance.The Bench of Justice Attau Rahman Masoodi said,"This Court would humbly extend a request to this Court or the apex court dealing with suo motu petitions to include consideration on …

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SC Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Benefits To Lactating Mothers & Pregnant Women Under Food Security Act
4 years, 5 months ago

SC Issues Notice On Plea Seeking Benefits To Lactating Mothers & Pregnant Women Under Food Security Act

Live Law  

The Supreme Court on Tuesday issued notice in a plea seeking implementation of the provision of monetary relief to lactating mothers and pregnant women as per the National Food Security Act, 2013. Accordingly, the Bench directed Solicitor-General Tushar Mehta to file a status report, giving details of the steps taken in helping the poor lactating and pregnant women in the …

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Mohammed Shami distributes food and water to migrant workers
4 years, 7 months ago

Mohammed Shami distributes food and water to migrant workers

The Hindu  

Moved by the plight of migrant workers amid the COVID-19 pandemic, India pacer Mohammed Shami has started distributing food packets and masks to refugees travelling back to their homes. The BCCI posted a video of Shami, who is seen wearing a mask and gloves, handing out food packets and masks to people travelling in buses and those at the food …

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California schools may not reopen this school year; LAUSD begins food distribution
4 years, 9 months ago

California schools may not reopen this school year; LAUSD begins food distribution

LA Times  

Jonathan Mitchell, 12, left, and Jason Garcia, 11, sixth-graders at Camino Nuevo Charter Academy in Los Angeles, eat corn dogs after receiving free box lunches at the Dream Center in Los Angeles. “I’m just so impressed with so many school districts that are jumping on this so quickly to make sure their students are fed,” said Lisa Melhouse, associate director …

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