FOOD

The 6th Annual Massachusetts Food Access Report finds that food insecurity has doubled since 2019

We get a Live Music Wednesday with the Sengal-America Project, talk with Irida Kakhtiranova of P'Frogi Pierogies about their upcoming fundraiser, and explore the word "glamour" with the Word Nerd.

In a 39-0 vote Massachusetts Senate passed a wide-ranging farm bill Wednesday. One aspect of the bill codifies the health incentives program for the first time.

Today on The Rundown, we discuss rising need for food assistance, Rep. Jim McGovern's accusations that Veterans Administration chaplains are facing censorship and how a Berkshire community hopes to improve drinking water quality.

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.