By Jenifer Hamel, CM AmeriCorps Direct Member   As an AmeriCorps member with the Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance, I'm tasked with teaching classes on how to cook and shop for healthy foods on a budget, and I recently completed my first course at Phoenix Recovery...

Cooking Matters was awarded a Community Grant from the Delta Dental of Arkansas Foundation, which seeks to improve access to oral health care in underserved areas by funding initiatives that provide preventative services or treatment for individuals of all ages,...

You may have already started noticing some changes to the Nutrition Facts label on some products in the grocery store. This long-awaited update makes some much-needed improvements to the food label, making it more relevant and useful for consumers. The changes are...

Did you know turnip greens are a superfood? They are a fantastic source of vitamins K, A, and B. They are great for your skin and hair and could lower your risk of heart disease and stroke. In Arkansas, we typically cook these greens with salt and grease, and although...

Did you know that American households produce more food waste than compared to farmers and food processors combined? The USDA estimates 133 billion pounds worth of household food waste and $161 billion in food waste costs. Food waste in landfills creates methane, a...

Don’t know what to do with your winter squash? Try this savory recipe with basic ingredients you might already have in your pantry. Acorn squash is available year-round; however, its peak season is early fall and winter. For the best selection, look for a good balance...

The Arkansas WIC program has gone above-and-beyond to better serve low-income parents and young children in Arkansas. WIC is the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children. The main focus of WIC is educating families about proper nutrition...

The Be Mighty Little Rock, a citywide campaign to connect kids and teens 18 and under to free meals, ran as a pilot program this summer, funded by a CHAMPS grant from the National League of Cities. The campaign is was a partnership between the Arkansas Hunger Relief...

In addition to serving their local Russellville community with a free Saturday meal, Russellville’s All Saint’s Episcopal Church and its Edible Churchyard Community Garden has implemented the new Cooking Matters garden addenda. Facilitator, Suzanne Alford has said “in...

The Arkansas Hunger Relief Alliance and Access to Healthy Foods Research Group at the Arkansas Children's Research Institute have an exciting funding opportunity to announce thanks to the Kohl's Cares Foundation! Studies show that children are more likely to prefer...