Since last September, we have been receiving inquiries about the cancelation of the USDA’s annual household food insecurity survey. For nearly 30 years, this survey offered a reliable national picture of food insecurity in the United States. Its absence raises an important question: without this data, how will charitable food organizations, policymakers, researchers, and communities…
What Could this Mean for America’s Food Deserts? The Push for “Real Food” and Why SNAP Retailers Matter A recent article in The Atlantic reports that “Eat Real Food” has become the new rallying cry for Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and proponents of the new Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins also…
Diabetic Charitable Meals Needed for Many Seniors & Others in Cook County, Illinois Download free maps that detail high need areas In today’s uncertain environment, the rising cost of food and the difficulty of getting to the grocery store create a high-stress situation for many people living with diabetes. This is especially true for seniors…
Tackling the Persistent Issue of Healthy Food Access in Chicago Download free Chicago maps to inform community action When we released the very first Chicago Food Desert Report in 2006, it sparked a national conversation. That report not only introduced the term food desert into the public dialogue but also brought new awareness about the health…
Free Maps Available to Help County Residents Support Their Neighbors The nation is facing economic challenges that affect everyday families in many different ways. In Monroe County, New York, home to Rochester and nearby lakefront suburbs, food insecurity is an often invisible but very real problem. To support local efforts, we are sharing free Monroe…
Supporting Families with the Meal Deficit Metric The nation was devastated to learn of the massive flooding over the Fourth of July holiday in Kerr County, Texas. This natural disaster resulted in significant loss of life, including the heartbreaking deaths of young girls attending the 99-year-old Camp Mystic. While Kerr County is known for its…
One of James Taylor’s most beloved songs, Carolina in My Mind, captures the timeless beauty and warmth of the Carolinas. But in 2025, many rural counties in South Carolina are still struggling, facing food insecurity, population loss, and economic challenges that require bold, data-driven solutions. That’s why we have “gone to Carolina” in our minds…
This quote from The Little Prince reminds us that hope alone is not enough. Vision needs direction, and direction needs a plan. At Mari Gallagher Research & Consulting Group, we work with leaders across sectors who feel stuck, even as they are driven by purpose. When funding dries up, the market shifts, or team momentum…
Imagine having to travel 20 miles or farther to buy your kids fresh and healthy groceries or even a simple gallon of milk that is not about to expire. Remember: not all farmers, growers, and ranchers have a herd of dairy cows, nor are they set up as retail shops where customers can just drop…
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