September 10, 2026
The Food That Never Gets Scanned
USDA's new SNAP purchase report covers 51,891 households and $875M in grocery spending, and none of the charitable food system. What it can and can't tell your county.
August 11, 2026
What Map the Meal Gap Can and Can't Tell Your County
Map the Meal Gap 2026 is out, and it deserves its citations: roughly 48 million people food insecure in 2024, and nearly 25 million of them earning too much to qualify for federal nutrition assistance. But a county rate cannot say where within the county, or what the response looks like now.
January 5, 2026
Same Cart, Different Price: What Instacart's Pricing Experiments Mean for Food Security
A landmark investigation revealed Instacart was charging different customers different prices for identical groceries, with variations up to 23%. For families already struggling to put food on the table, the implications go far beyond convenience.
July 24, 2025
Why Grassroots Groups Aren't a Risk for Funders (They're the Sure Bet)
A new piece from the Center for Effective Philanthropy makes a compelling case that funders don't need to 'bet' on grassroots organizations; they need to listen to them, resource them, and follow their lead.