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Oh yes, friends. Burger & Beer Week is happening. $6 Burgers and beer specials from the tastiest spots around the city, October 26 - 31. Go to EAT614.com for the current restaurant lineup and to learn about our giveaway benefiting @LocalMattersOrg 🍔

.@PolicyMattersOH @willpetrik writes about a new federally funded food aid program for Ohio school children that will start to become available this week cleveland.com/opinion/2020/0…

Looking for fresh, local & affordable food?🍎🥦 @LocalMattersOrg Veggie Van brings affordable, convenient food access to neighborhoods in #Columbus. Their year-round mobile market offers fresh, local produce, shelf stable items & meal kits! Learn more: local-matters.org

Organizations are teaming up across Ohio to spread the word about the new Pandemic EBT program that will help families with children buy groceries! Join us for a webinar on Friday, 5/29 @ 11AM to learn more about P-EBT and how YOU can help: us02web.zoom.us/webinar/regist…

Excited about @USDA announcement today: usda.gov/media/press-re…

We hope you'll take a minute on this Friday afternoon to read our partner Michelle Moskowitz Brown's op-ed on how our food choices today shape the food system of tomorrow and the important role #ProducePerks can play. @LocalMattersOrg @DispatchAlerts buff.ly/3bAynGD

The Veggie Van was designed to serve areas that don't have easy access to grocery stores. Now, the program is using the flexibility of a produce department on wheels to fill new gaps created by the coronavirus: #stream/0" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">radio.wosu.org/post/central-o… @LocalMattersOrg

@MAPFREStadium #Crew96 have partnered with @LocalMattersOrg to help create healthy communities through food education, access, and advocacy. Learn more & support the cause ⬇️ crew.sc/earthday

Thank you to @senrobportman and @SenSherrodBrown for voting in support of the Families First Coronavirus Response Act, which will expand our ability to respond to the enormous need for our help in this unprecedented time.

An update on breakfast and lunch availability for children 18 and under during school closures in Columbus: ccsoh.us/covid19

Update: Local Matters Seed Swap this Saturday has been canceled. Stay tuned for additional updates from the Local Matters team!

Eating healthy doesn't have to be expensive. We teamed up with our friends from @LocalMattersOrg to talk about ways to save on calories AND save on money. Learn how: wpcu.coop/articles/5-qui…

Thanks @LocalMattersOrg for visiting GEMS after school program! Making impactful changes in our children's lives by teaching healthy choices in a fun way.

We will be pairing with @LocalMattersOrg on 3/6/20 to learn about the importance of sustainable farming, local sourcing, and eating seasonally. 📸: Local Matters

Watch Rep. Katie Porter ask this admin the same demanding questions posed on the application for the food stamp program he oversaw

We’re proud to announce we were able to raise over $9,300 for @LocalMattersOrg in our recent Grand Opening donation campaign at our new South High location (3580 South High Street). They're doing a ton of great things in Central Ohio so definitely check them out and get involved!

Shout out to Tom Rozsits, ‘89 and @OhioStateMSOC alum, who’s family helped lead our team of volunteers today. Great to have students from @dublinjeromehs and @LocalMattersOrg, too! @OhioStateAlumni @OhioStAthletics #MakingADifference

Veggie Van is @LocalMattersOrg's fresh stand on food access - we sell fresh, affordable groceries around Cbus! #VeggieVan wouldn't be a reality without our partners! We thank @kroger for joining the team that make our mobile market possible! #ZeroHungerZeroWaste

We're proud to partner with local organizations like @LocalMattersOrg that strive to support healthier communities. Be on the lookout for the #VeggieVan614 in Columbus next week! 🚛