The Great Plains Food Bank is more than doubling the number of Youth Summer Meals locations this year. We visit with the director of the program, Nancy Carriveau ..read more

Friday, January 22, 2021 - The global pandemic caused a spike in people needing food. As part of our series of conversations about industries dramatically impacted by COVID-19, we hear from Karen Ehrens, coalition coordinator with Creating a Hunger Free North Dakota ..read more

September is recognized as "Hunger Action Month." It’s particularly meaningful amid the pandemic, as many families may be facing food insecurity for the first time. Joining us to discuss the problem, and how "food helpers" have sprung to action to help, is Karen Ehrens, the coordinator for the Creating a Hunger Free North Dakota Coalition ..read more

Adapting to life during a pandemic has been a particular challenge for agencies across the state that offer senior services. The demand for meals on wheels is up sharply, while the opportunities for social gatherings and other services have been curtailed. Joining us is Brian Arett, director of Valley Senior Services ..read more

Tuesday, June 9, 2020 - Bill Even, CEO of the National Pork Board, visits with Lori Walsh of South Dakota Public Broadcasting’s “In The Moment” about the meat supply chain disruption due to the pandemic, and how that has affected producers. ~~~ Employees at meat packing companies have also been affected, but many of those workers have avoided speaking out about the toll of working during the crisis for fear they’d lose their jobs. As Harvest Public Media’s Christina Stella reports, some children of those workers are becoming activists to help address the problems. ~~~ With unemployment and und ..read more

Karen Ehrens is a health and nutrition consultant, registered dietitian, and policy advocate. This commentary originally aired on Prairie Public in April of 2014 ..read more

We share a commentary that originally aired on Prairie Public in November of 2013 from consultant Karen Ehrens ..read more

A discussion of efforts to provide nutrition education to people who receive SNAP benefits. SNAP stands for the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program. Joining us is NDSU Extension specialist Megan Ditterick ..read more

Monday, May 6, 2019 – Today we visit with agriculture commissioner Doug Goering about the North Dakota Garden Project ..read more

Monday, April 29, 2019 – The Hunger Free North Dakota Coalition is celebrating 10 years of helping people. In observance of that anniversary, each month we’re highlighting one of the coalition’s efforts. Today we discuss the summer food service program, which provides lunches during the summer when school is out. Joining us is Linda Schloer, director of child nutrition programs at the North Dakota Department of Public Instruction ..read more