This story was originally published on Civil Eats. Every time Lula Cooley dropped off food boxes at Black churches or on the doorsteps of low-income senior citizens in Laurel, Mississippi, she was met with jubilation. “‘Acorn squash, sweet corn, green peas, watermelon! Thank you, Jesus!’ They just went on and …

I don’t have to tell you that you’ll be spending more time at home than ever this holiday season. Experts have urged gatherings this year to be more mellow and solitary, but that doesn’t mean we can’t find ways to enjoy each other’s company virtually (and I’m not talking about …

You’d think being good at conveying how food tastes would be a core component of my job as an Eater writer, but I am ashamed to say I think I’m awful at it. I can get you some basic adjectives, telling you the apple I just ate was crispy and …

Stores like Walmart, Kroger, and Publix are limiting customer purchases again, and bracing for shortages As COVID-19 infections continue to rise, Americans are stockpiling their pantries again, and grocery chains are back to implementing tactics employed at the beginning of the pandemic. According to NBC, Kroger, Publix, and H-E-B have …

Food banks have long played a vital role in making sure that Americans across the country are fed daily, one that became even more crucial when the COVID-19 pandemic hit. In March, as businesses were required to close their doors and people across North Texas lost their jobs as a …