American adults are in favor of legislation to prohibit weight discrimination, particularly in the workplace, according to a Rudd Center study published online in the journal Obesity.
More New Jersey children are relying on free school lunches because of the recession — even in some comfortable suburbs where people might not realize so many neighbors need help just to eat.Last year
Milwaukee County administers the Food Stamp Program in Milwaukee. The van was an existing vehicle used around the community to check clients' statuses on rent assistance.
Kids Cafe programs provide free meals and snacks to low-income children through a variety of community locations where children already congregate—such as Boys & Girls Clubs, churches or public school
The Feeding America network invests millions of dollars into interstate transportation each year. The cost of transportation often prohibits food banks from being able to accept a food donation.
The Rudd Center seeks to improve the world’s diet, prevent obesity, and reduce weight stigma by establishing creative connections between science and public policy, developing targeted research, encou
The Rescue Mission of Trenton, New Jersey, is the agency in the City of Trenton that serves the truly needy men and women who have no place to turn for shelter, food, and clothing.
The Rudd Center at Yale spotlights some of the latest news, information, and studies on food policy and obesity and is regularly updated by experts in the field.
The Obesity Society's Grants Program demonstrates our commitment to promote, reward, and encourage research in the field of obesity, especially when funding may be difficult to achieve.
