The United States Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Service recently announced Oklahoma’s approval to operate a Pandemic Electronic Benefits Transfer (P-EBT) program through funding provided under the Families First Coronavirus Response Act. P-EBT provides extra food benefits for families with school-aged children who would have received free or reduced-priced school meals through the National […]
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COVID-19 NEWS
This is an unprecedented time in our history. As the COVID-19 crisis unfolds, we at The Shelby Report are committed to keeping you informed of the latest news and developments in the food manufacturing, distribution and retail channels, which are so vital to the survival of communities across our country and across the world. Read about recent developments here; we will continue to share stories as the fight against this global pandemic continues.
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Farmer John Embarks On ‘Thank You Tour’ For Frontline Workers
As essential workers continue to put themselves on the frontlines to keep communities running during the COVID-19 pandemic, Farmer John is taking its food truck on the road to give thanks and show support. The Farmer John Thank You Tour is a 12-week mission to provide one million hot dogs to frontline workers in the greater Los […]
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Neiman Siblings Continue Family Tradition
Company is ‘hometown’ store in four locations by John McCurry, contributing writer Like many independent grocers, Bryan Neiman grew up in the business. His parents, Hal and Jean, opened their first store in Alpena, Michigan, in 1983. During subsequent years, Neiman’s Family Market added stores in Tawas, St. Clair and Clarkston, Michigan, for a total of […]
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Double Up Food Bucks To Offer More Free Produce In Iowa
In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, Iowans facing food insecurity will have access free fruits and vegetables at more than 100 grocery stores statewide in July. This month, 106 Fareway stores, 13 Hy-Vee stores, additional food co-ops and farmers markets are joining the Double Up Food Bucks program. Double Up Food Bucks received $1 […]
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Chobani Donates All Profits Of New Food Bank Batch To Feeding America
Norwich, New York-based Chobani, LLC, recently announced that 100 percent of its profits from a new limited-edition charity yogurt flavor – PB&J Food Bank Batch – will be donated to Feeding America, a nationwide network of food banks that provides food to people in need. Since COVID-19 hit the U.S., Chobani has donated and delivered […]
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#SafeHands: Colgate Distributing Hygiene Essentials For COVID-19 Relief
As part of its global support of the World Health Organization’s #SafeHands Challenge, the New York City-based Colgate-Palmolive Company is distributing 25 million bars of specially made soap with packaging that features instructions for proper hand washing. In the U.S., 1.4 million #SafeHands soap bars are being distributed, as well as body wash, dishwashing liquid soap, toothpaste […]
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NRF Chief Economist Says Pandemic Recession Could Already Be Easing
The economic downturn brought on by the coronavirus pandemic has officially been declared a recession, but National Retail Federation Chief Economist Jack Kleinhenz says the key question is how long it will last. “Will this recession be briefer than earlier recessions?” Kleinhenz said. “No one has a crystal ball. And just as it can take […]
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Rite Aid Launches 26th Annual Miracle Balloon Campaign
As the COVID-19 pandemic creates extraordinary need across the country, Rite Aid customers can support Children’s Miracle Network Hospitals during a critical time through its annual Miracle Balloon fundraising campaign, running July 12 through Aug. 8. Rite Aid customers can add a donation to their in-store transactions, as well as donate online through its social […]