Food https://www.wcmu.org/tags/food Food en-US Copyright Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:57:01 GMT Whitmer campaigns to continue free school meals https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-04/whitmer-campaigns-to-continue-free-school-meals Governor Gretchen Whitmer is campaigning to continue the state’s program to provide free school meals for all Michigan K-12 students.On Wednesday, the Democratic governor spooned out fruit, beans and vegetables and delivered a few fist bumps to hungry students at Baker Middle School in Troy. Wed, 04 Mar 2026 22:57:01 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-03-04/whitmer-campaigns-to-continue-free-school-meals Rick Pluta Protein is everywhere right now. We asked experts: Do we really need more? https://www.wcmu.org/2026-02-23/protein-dietary-guidelines As companies launch an array of protein-rich products and new federal dietary guidelines advise Americans to prioritize protein, nutrition experts have mixed feelings about the new emphasis on protein. Tue, 24 Feb 2026 00:17:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2026-02-23/protein-dietary-guidelines Tadeo Ruiz Sandoval How volunteers work to feed Michiganders in need https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-30/how-volunteers-work-to-feed-michiganders-in-need Multi-Media Producer Jamie Mankiewicz spoke with Tina Sawyer about her upcoming story on food insecurity in Michigan featured in an upcoming episode of Pressing Matters, scheduled to air Friday evening at 7 p.m. on WCMU Public Television. Fri, 30 Jan 2026 21:44:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-30/how-volunteers-work-to-feed-michiganders-in-need Tina Sawyer, Jamie Mankiewicz Hunger rose slightly in the U.S., a new report shows. The USDA says it will stop tracking the data https://www.wcmu.org/2026-01-08/hunger-u-s-report-usda-data Federal data found that millions of people struggled to get enough food in 2024. The report will be the final publication of such data after the U.S. Department of Agriculture said it will scrap the annual hunger survey. Thu, 08 Jan 2026 10:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2026-01-08/hunger-u-s-report-usda-data Anna Pope Looking for a food pantry in central and northern Michigan? We’ve got a map that can help https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-30/looking-for-a-food-pantry-in-central-and-northern-michigan-weve-got-a-map-that-can-help Food pantries across the region are preparing for an influx of demand as the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program is set to run out of funding due to the ongoing government shutdown. Thu, 30 Oct 2025 19:50:12 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-30/looking-for-a-food-pantry-in-central-and-northern-michigan-weve-got-a-map-that-can-help Rick Brewer Moms and kids could lose federal food aid if the shutdown drags on, food advocates say https://www.wcmu.org/2025-10-13/wic-funding-shutdown More than a million low-income mothers and children in the Midwest and Great Plains rely on a national food assistance program. The Trump administration says it will help provide temporary funding to keep the program afloat, but food advocates say it’s a short-term fix. Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-10-13/wic-funding-shutdown Anna Pope, Skyler Rossi Wild berry foraging gains popularity in Michigan https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-04/wild-berry-foraging-gains-popularity-in-michigan You-pick farms have been seeing customers picking their own fruits and vegetables across the state this summer. From blueberries and strawberries to tomatoes and asparagus, many people have opted for gathering their produce themselves. Sat, 04 Oct 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-10-04/wild-berry-foraging-gains-popularity-in-michigan Rachel Lewis USDA will no longer track hunger among Americans. That concerns food advocates https://www.wcmu.org/2025-09-30/usda-hunger-report-food-insecurity People working to address hunger say the canceled report is a main resource to understand where and how people are experiencing food insecurity across the country. Tue, 30 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-09-30/usda-hunger-report-food-insecurity Anna Pope Why are locally-grown fruits and veggies often more expensive than what's at the grocery store? https://www.wcmu.org/2025-09-02/local-food-prices As part of the “Food Routes” series, Harvest Public Media explores three big factors that affect produce prices in the Midwest and Great Plains. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 21:30:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-09-02/local-food-prices Rachel Cramer When will beef prices drop? We asked a rancher, a butcher and an economist https://www.wcmu.org/2025-09-08/when-will-beef-prices-come-down Beef prices have hit record highs, yet American consumers haven’t stopped buying it. A look at what’s behind the steep price increase and when they might come down. Mon, 08 Sep 2025 09:00:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/2025-09-08/when-will-beef-prices-come-down Michael Marks