FOOD

A recent study finds that 'shrinkflation' isn't as widespread as initially believed. But data shows food products are still getting smaller.

We check out Jacob's Pillow freshly announced programming, check out the Exit 7 Players' production of "Pride and Prejudice" by Jane Austen and visit Something Special Cafe in Granby.

We speak with author and educator Vilenti Tulloch, talk with the folx of Nourish Wellness Cafe as they expand to Easthampton and discuss language tricks with the Word Nerd.

As people with SNAP food benefits brace for stricter rules and eligibility, retired teacher Mary Cowhey of Northampton, Mass., can attest to the longterm consequences of not having enough to eat.

We follow Monte and the hundreds of other marchers as they walk from Springfield to Northampton on day 1 of the 16th annual March for the Food Bank.

We visit Born Free Food Pantry in Springfield, hear live music with musician Jude Roberts and discuss silent letters with the Word Nerd.

Food banks around the U.S. have been busier than usual in the past month. Produce for soup kitchens and pantries comes from several sources, including fields that are gleaned of excess crops, after farmers finish their harvest.

Andrew Morehouse, the executive director for the Food Bank, cited high food insecurity rates, in particular Hampden County and Franklin County, which had the highest food insecurity rates of any county in the state in 2024.

We visit community center The Brick House in Montague, walk through Crabapple Farm and learn about a play about musician Teddy Pendergrass premiering at CitySpace this weekend.

We check in with the executive director of The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts about SNAP benefits, learn about Westfield's Hutghi's at the Nook, and learn about mounweasels with the Word Nerd.