Rural Health
News by Topic: Food security and nutrition
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Federal Register
Nov 20, 2025 - The United States Department of Agriculture is seeking comments on an information collection titled "FNS Generic Clearance for the FNS Fast Track Clearance for the Collection of Routine Customer Feedback." The Food and Nutrition Service in the USDA is seeking approval for an extension of generic clearance to collect qualitative feedback of services. The feedback is not intended for statistical surveys that yield quantitative results that can be generalized to the population of study. Comments are due by December 22, 2025.
Source: Federal Register
Nov 10, 2025 - Highlights an Emporia State University immersive sociology program in a rural Kansas community, placing students in the community for 24 hours. Students will meet with local leaders to learn about strengths and challenges of rural living. The program will focus on food insecurity, social cohesion, and rural culture.
Source: The Bulletin
Nov 6, 2025 - Highlights a food as medicine program at a rural Washington Critical Access Hospital, describing implementation and a focus on prevention to improve health outcomes. The program won the National Rural Health Association's 2025 Outstanding Rural Health Program award.
Source: National Rural Health Association
Oct 24, 2025 - Describes efforts to collect and distribute traditional Alaska Native foods to victims of Typhoon Halong in rural Alaska. Discusses collaboration between tribal institutions and relief organizations across the state.
Oct 22, 2025 - Highlights the rural expansion of a Missouri program promoting meal planning, freezing meals, and sharing excess food. Discusses how the program promotes healthier eating for rural residents with higher rates of diet-related illness and other health disparities.
Source: MU Extension News
Oct 21, 2025 - Video discussing food deserts in Vermont and an initiative by one rural church to address hunger in their community.
Source: United Church of Christ
Oct 20, 2025 - Highlights the new cohort of Indiana University students in the Rural Scholars Program, a program the matches students with experiential learning opportunities that address rural community vitality. Projects cover a range of topics including health, housing, nutrition, grant writing, and more.
Source: Indiana University Bloomington Center for Rural Engagement News
Oct 9, 2025 - Highlights a new program in rural South Carolina to address malnutrition through protein focused nutrition prescriptions. Participants will have access to food boxes twice a month for 5 months as well as cooking demonstrations.
Source: Clemson News