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A bulletin to Fox5 News and Channel Four News: I want to take you to a place that provides meaningful community service by feeding people.

D.C. has been named the worst in the country at processing applications for programs residents rely on for food and other basic needs.

Food insecurity is a growing issue in D.C. A system of organizations in D.C. help residents access healthy and low-cost nutrition.

A new bill would make school lunch free for everyone in D.C. But it’s not funded in proposals for the coming year’s budget.

During a marathon oversight hearing on Feb. 29, D.C. faced scrutiny for its failure to deliver on critical programs.

Nikila Smith sat down with D.C.’s Director of the ICH, Theresa Silla, to talk about the services available in D.C.

Low-income Washingtonians who rely on food assistance will have their benefits boosted in 2024 through local SNAP funding.

D.C. students remain unhappy with school food, according to testimony at a Sept. 6 hearing, and reports in prior years.

Many D.C. children in public and public charter schools are missing out on the School Breakfast Program, according to a recent report by D.C. Hunger Solutions. 

Mayor Muriel Bowser’s proposed 2024 budget cuts funding for an array of safety net programs. Here’s why some think the programs need money.

A piece about homelessness by Andre Brinson.

Councilmember Christina Henderson introduced a bill that would make free universal school breakfast, lunch and after-school snacks available to students.

Daniel Ball shares the added pressure of the new food court’s delayed opening, while expressing his gratitude for the positives in life.

As the legislative session ends, the D.C. Council is set to continue pandemic-era rental and nutrition benefits for residents.

Donté Turner speaks truth to power and makes a simple request to those with privilege.

Street Sense Media spoke with the executive director at the Silver Spring organization Shepherd’s Table about it’s services, the people it serves and how it was affected by the pandemic.

I wonder, is it just me who is disturbed by this issue of school lunches? It is a serious problem…

Artist/Vendor Carlton Johnson shares thoughts on food insecurity and jobs.

A poem by Anthony Carney.