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Brooklyn Daily Eagle: Bed-Stuy urban farm fills gap in fresh foods

An honoree, Bed-Vyne founder and CEO Rotimi Akinnouye exults while raising additional funds for Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger. Eagle photos by Andy Katz   Campaign Against Hunger By Andy Katz Special to the Brooklyn Daily Eagle What better way to express faith in nature’s ultimate benevolence than scheduling an outdoor fundraiser in late November? After

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NEWS12 Brooklyn: Bed-Stuy Food and Wine Festival Benefits BSCAH

BEDFORD-STUYVESANT – The Bedford-Stuyvesant neighborhood is preparing for the 10th annual Toast of Brooklyn Food and Wine Festival this Saturday. The outdoor event in Restoration Plaza aims to capture the feeling of a day in wine country, complete with tastings, live cooking demonstrations and more. Chefs and business owners are also looking to shine a

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Hunger Hero of the Month: Joshua Lukeman

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Hunger Hero of the Month: George Harvey

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Hunger Hero of the Month: Edmon Braithwaite

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Campaigner of the Month – Chef Madison Cowan

Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger would like to thank Chef Madison Cowan for his continued support and his contributions. This month he donated a dinner of 8 as part of a our Charity Auction Dinner.  Check out the delicious meal he prepared:

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The Hunger Cliff

More than 47 million Americans rely on SNAP (Food Stamps) to keep food on the table. SNAP is also a fast and effective economic stimulus, benefiting every link of the food chain. Decisions made in Washington between now & November will determine whether cuts to SNAP will create new hardships for low income Americans &

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Dr. Melony Samuels Named One of Brooklyn’s Women of Distinction

Anti-poverty activist gave up her day job to feed the hungry By: Maggie Craig (www.brooklyndaily.com) [pullquote]NEIGHBORHOOD: Bedford-Stuyvesant OCCUPATION: Founder and Executive Director COMPANY: Bed-Stuy Campaign Against Hunger CLAIM TO FAME: Putting a smile on a child’s face. FAVORITE PLACE: Full Gospel Tabernacle of Faith Church WOMAN I ADMIRE: “The Rev. Doctor Emma Simpson, assistant pastor

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Featured Farmer: East New York Farms

East New York Farms Mission East New York Farms Project mission is to organize youth and adults to address food justice in our community.  They do this by promoting local sustainable agriculture and community-led economic development. East New York Farms! is a project of the United Community Centers in partnership with local residents. From:   www.eastnewyorkfarms.org

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Featured Farmer: Jimmy Williams

Fashion Designer Turns to Urban Farming This Southern California entrepreneur made a lifelong passion for gardening his career after designing clothes for more than 20 years. By: Tracey Chang of Second Act| 05/23/2011 Every day at 5 a.m., Jimmy Williams wakes up with anticipation. He says he can’t wait to see what sprouted overnight in

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