This is Deep Dive: WFHB and Limestone Post Investigate where we look into issues regarding Health, Housing, and the Environment that directly impact residents of Monroe County. We continue our coverage on Food Insecurity in Monroe and Brown Counties. In today’s installment of Deep Dive, WFHB News spoke with Liz Barnhart, the Community Outreach Coordinator for Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard in …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Monday, January 29th, 2024. Later in the program, dozens came out to protest IU’s cancellation of Palestinian Artist Samia Halaby outside the Eskenazi Art Museum on Friday. More in today’s feature report. That’s Raquel Anderson from El Centro Comunal with some examples of the work their volunteers do to support Bloomington’s Latino community. …
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June Taylor talks about feeding people at Community Kitchen, and not just the homeless – this Bloomington nonprofit also helps hungry kids, seniors on a fixed income, and anyone else on a tight budget. Activate! is a partnership between WFHB and the City of Bloomington Volunteer Network, working together to build a strong, healthy and engaged community. You can learn …
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This is the WFHB Local News for Wednesday, November 24th, 2021. Later in the program, the Community Kitchen of Monroe County will offer a free meal on Thanksgiving Day to those in need. WFHB News Director Kade Young speaks with Executive Director of Community Kitchen Vicki Pierce in today’s feature report. Also coming up in the next half hour, “Giving …
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5,451 new cases of COVID-19 were reported in Indiana on Monday, according to the Indiana State Department of Health. There were 84 newly reported deaths. Locally, Monroe County saw 98 new confirmed cases yesterday while Lawrence County reported 30. Brown County reported 10 new cases. The City of Bloomington revealed in a press release yesterday that three city employees have …
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Today hosts Clarence Boone and William Hosea welcome Rv. Forrest Gilmore, Executive Director of Shalom Community Center, Ms. Amber Skoby, Executive Director of the Bloomington Housing Authority, and Nicole Johnson, a Crestmont resident and community advocate. They discuss how Bloomington is trying to meet the challenge of serving the city’s homeless who are now having to deal with health precautions …
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The holidays are a special time of the year when family members come together to be thankful for each other and share meals and gifts. Rasha Kamhawi went to the Community Kitchen to report on how it is gearing up for the holidays. Tim Clougher is the Assistant Director of the kitchen. He says the kitchen has been serving hot …
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The City of Bloomington plans to distribute $800,000 in Community Development Block Grant funds, this year. The Community Kitchen, Mother Hubbard’s Cupboard, and Hoosier Hills Food Bank are to receive $25,000 dollars each, for emergency needs; Monroe County United Ministries and the Boys & Girls Clubs of Bloomington are in line to receive non-emergency funds. The city annually receives Community Development Block Grant …
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Keith Bobay serves the Community Kitchen and countless other organizations in countless other capacities. In this week’s Activate! Keith discusses his passion for community service and describes how these services help people get through challenging times in their lives. LINKS Community Kitchen
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