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The Belo Horizonte Food Bank has started the mandatory re-registration of institutions benefiting from its program, which is necessary for continued participation.

A Nigerian lawmaker distributed food items and launched a welfare initiative aimed at supporting vulnerable groups in Oyo State.

The demand for food aid in Estonia continues to be significant, according to the Food Bank's data, prompting nationwide food collection events to support those in need.

Three individuals were arrested in Várzea Grande, Brazil, for defrauding elderly people by posing as social assistance agents and offering fake basic food baskets.

Snellman is planning to construct a new shipping and logistics center in Pietarsaari, supported by a €30 million loan from the Nordic Investment Bank.

The Bank of Japan warns that rising oil prices, influenced by Middle Eastern conflicts, are likely to escalate inflation despite a current moderation in food prices.

The article outlines alternative options for receiving free food in California for those affected by changes to the CalFresh program, effective April 1.

The North Texas Food Bank and other local organizations are scheduled to distribute free food across Texas from March 16 to March 22, 2026.

The article investigates the significant decrease in Venezuela's gold reserves and the role of illicit trades in this downfall, including key figures involved in the export of gold for food.

The article discusses the significant reliance on food banks in the UK, highlighted by new figures showing over 2.6 million emergency food parcels distributed last year, despite a recent decrease in parcels compared to the previous year.

A special podcast episode discusses the potential financial impacts of the Iran war on everyday New Zealanders, including fuel prices, interest rates, and food costs.

The Nigerian Federal Government has launched the $500 million Sustainable Power and Irrigation for Nigeria Project aimed at improving irrigation, dam safety, and food security, with support from the World Bank.

The article outlines locations and schedules for free food distributions in Los Angeles for March 2026, aimed at helping families impacted by rising food prices.

An accountant stole over £26,000 from a food bank charity while managing its finances, diverting the funds into her own business account.

A letter to the editor argues that the inflation target should be reduced to 1 percent in light of rising prices, particularly for food, and suggests that the Central Bank should clearly communicate this goal.

Texas will provide numerous free food distribution sites across the state during the last week of February 2026 to assist families in need.

The article provides information on where to receive free food in Los Angeles during the week of February 23 to 28, 2026.

First Lady Oluremi Tinubu has called on traditional and religious leaders in Nigeria to support the government's initiative to combat child malnutrition through its National Community Food Bank programme.

The article discusses how Israeli economic policies are redefining large areas of the occupied West Bank, affecting agricultural land and rural livelihoods.

The demand for Mustard Tree’s food bank in Manchester has increased fourfold since the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic.

Chicago's food bank has announced its schedule for free food distribution during the week of February 9 to 14, 2026, for vulnerable populations.

The Food Bank of Nova Ceasa is set to undergo complete restructuring to enhance food and nutritional security policies in Piauí, impacting around 15,000 people.

The World Bank is conducting an Implementation Support Mission in Monrovia to oversee the Liberia Sustainable Management of Fisheries Project, focusing on food security and economic development.

The 'Just Dream Center', which provides free food and daily necessities without strict proof of income, will expand nationwide by 2027, with the government announcing a budget increase for this initiative.

The financial holding Fictor has filed for judicial recovery and is part of a conglomerate with $1 billion in various sectors, including food and energy, and was previously blocked by the Central Bank from acquiring Banco Master.

Taylor Swift donated a monetary amount to 'The Store', a nonprofit food bank founded by country music star Brad Paisley and his wife.

Fuqaa, or wild mushroom foraging, is a cherished winter tradition for Palestinians in the northern West Bank, serving as both a culinary delight and a cultural heritage passed down through generations.

Israel has decided to revoke or not renew operational licenses for 37 international non-governmental organizations active in Gaza and, in some cases, the West Bank, effective January 1, 2026, impacting key areas such as healthcare, food distribution, refugee support, and human rights protection.

The Food Bank in Mercamadrid has been operating for 14 years, focusing on distributing donations of fresh and frozen goods while responsibly handling and recycling unusable items.