Gleaning for the hungry

Asheville Citizen Times reporter Carole Terrell in the article “Gleaning for the greater good” writes that the Society of St. Andrew is a nonprofit, ecumenical organization that salvages good, fresh, nutritious fruit and vegetables and gives them, free of charge, to people who are hungry

New local food movie: Ingredients

Oregonian reporter Scott Learn in the article “New documentary no local food movement has Oregon-heavy cast” writes that a new local-food documentary, “Ingredients,” has a Portland-based producer and a set of stars that’s a bit of a who’s who in Oregon’s locavore movement.

Krispy Kreme tests bagels, muffins, rolls

Triad Business Journal reporter Steve Ivey in the article “Greensboro store gets first taste at new Krispy Kreme goods” writes that the Greensboro store is the first in the country to roll out six kinds of bagels, four flavors of muffins and both cinnamon and pecan sweet rolls.

FarmsReach.com provides one-stop-shopping

NPR reporter Beth Hoffman in the article “Site helps chefs find farmers, and fresh produce” writes that a new Web site hopes to make it easier for chefs to find farmers in their area — and have produce delivered to their restaurants.

Guilford school garden teaches lessons

Greensboro News and Record reporter Jeri Rowe in the article “Gardening project gives kids healthy beginning” writes that a Greensboro, NC school garden is the first in the Southeast, the first in a museum, and the first of its kind geared specifically for elementary school students to help teach them about math, science and nutrition.

More school lunch sites

• Parent Earth
• One Tray
• Farm to School
• Food and Society Fellows
• Chef Ann Cooper
• The Edible Schoolyard

Farmers Market at Duke Hospital

WRAL TV reporter Alan Mask in the story “Farmers market springs up at Duke Hospital” describes the farmers market that has been set up on Duke University Hospital property.

Diet Diary: there’s an ap for that

PC World reporters Sally Wiener Grotta and Daniel Grotta in the article “Track Your Food on the Go With CalorieKing Diet Diary” write that Diet Diary has areas for recording what you eat for breakfast, lunch, dinner and a single section for all snacks, plus your fluid consumption and exercise.

Online ordering speeds up lunch

New York Times reporter Ariel Kaminer in the article “GoMobo makes ordering faster” writes about online services that focus on letting you pick up your food without the attendant hassles of waiting in line or waiting for change.

Global Food Security: U.S. Commitment to Action

“The question is not whether we can end hunger, it’s whether we will.” — Secretary of State Hillary Rodham Clinton

• U.S. Secretary of State and UN Secretary-General Convene Global Leaders To Act on Underlying Causes of Hunger
• One Table: Advancing Agriculture to End Hunger
• Partnering For Food Security: Moving Forward
• Global Food Security: U.S. Commitment to Action

Military, Seniors and 4H special days at State Fair

The N.C. State Fair will play host to a number of special events for youth, senior citizens, and servicemen and women during its 11-day run in October.

On Preview Day, Thursday, Oct. 15, State Fair visitors will pay a discounted admission price of $1 for children ages 6-12 and $5 for adults. In addition, Preview Day Ride Wristbands will be available for $25, and will be good for unlimited rides from 3:30 p.m. to midnight on Preview Day only. Wristbands will be on sale at ride ticket booths on the fairgrounds.

This year marks the 100th anniversary of 4-H in North Carolina, and Monday, Oct. 19, will be “Youth Celebration Day” in honor of the milestone. Current members and 4-H alumni will gather for commemorative activities at Dorton Arena. The anniversary will be highlighted throughout the Fair’s 11-day run.

Senior citizens age 65 and older get in free every day of the Fair, but from 9-11 a.m. Tuesday, Oct. 20, they can also enjoy a free breakfast and entertainment at the Senior Citizens Fun Festival. The event, sponsored by Bojangles’, will take place in Dorton Arena.

On Wednesday, Oct. 21, the State Fair will pay tribute to members of the U.S. military. Active-duty, reserve and National Guard service members or spouses with valid military ID will be admitted free along with four guests. The day is filled with special military-themed activities at the Waterfall Stage beginning at 11:45 a.m. Performances will include the 2nd Marine Division Band and the U.S. Air Force Blue Aces rock band. Local high school ROTC drill teams also will participate in the festivities during the first State Fair JROTC Review.