Food Insecurity

The sale of Tom's Market is set to be finalized in June, allowing the Yellow Springs Community Foundation to form a steering committee and hire a general manager.

A United Way official says the region, in the past, has lacked funding to work with subject matter experts and make a plan on the best practices for preventing and reducing homelessness.

The Foodbank Inc. will launch its brand new community building at a block party in June, marking 50 years of hunger relief in the Miami Valley.

Habitat for Humanity of Greater Dayton is now working with the local nonprofit Miami Valley Meals to stock new homeowners' freezers.

"The Price of Eggs" is by two Dayton artists. The exhibition will be on display at Museum of Contemporary Art Cleveland through Aug. 2.

The food and culture festival runs Feb. 2-7 at University of Dayton. Local and national speakers will dig into topics related to food, culture and the humanities.

After decades of private, local ownership, Tom's Market is considering becoming a co-op grocery store. That would mean community members can share ownership and input on operations at the store.

ADAMHS of Montgomery County recently offered up to $5,000 in grants to partner agencies filling the gap SNAP (food stamps) during the shutdown. Now, they want to help beyond their network.

Here's a list of Dayton-area nonprofits that will distribute hot meals and food boxes for this year's Thanksgiving season.

The Trump administration has agreed to fund SNAP benefits for the nation through money from an Agriculture Department contingency fund. But, these funds equate to only half of the typical benefits disseminated, and recipients could expect delays.

Montgomery County Commissioners presented an addition check of $500,000 to the Foodbank, Inc., increasing its support to the local nonprofit serving Montgomery, Greene and Preble Counties.

SNAP, also known as food stamps, is expected to be frozen in November. Here are some Dayton-area and southwest Ohio resources for those in need — plus opportunities to donate and volunteer.