Focus on Food

30 years of the ‘Christmas Help Program’ food drive

December 12, 2024

After years of service to the community, an Indianapolis food drive is celebrating 30 years of giving.Rev. Richard Hunter and Martin University, with other partners in the community, are teaming...

Launching a New Health District in Indy

December 05, 2024

A new initiative in Indianapolis is working to address health and socio-economic disparities in five historic neighborhoods near IU Health’s new downtown hospital. The nonprofit Indy Health District Inc., in...

Central Indiana seniors face food insecurity

November 28, 2024

As the holiday season approaches, 11% of seniors in Central Indiana face food insecurity, a statistic that rises in certain areas. CICOA Aging and In-Home Solutions, Central Indiana’s Area Agency...

The foods to eat for a stress-free Thanksgiving

November 21, 2024

The holiday season can bring added stress, but the foods you choose may help create a calmer, more enjoyable experience. Dr. Uma Naidoo, a Harvard-trained nutritional psychiatrist, professional chef, and...

Mozel Sanders Foundation prepares to serve thousands on Thanksgiving

November 14, 2024

For over 50 years, the Mozel Sanders Foundation has been a lifeline for those facing food insecurity across central Indiana, keeping thousands from going hungry. As Thanksgiving approaches, the foundation...

Feeding hope through powerful medicine

November 07, 2024

A garden has become a lifeline for central Indiana families in need. What began as a modest, corporate initiative has blossomed into a remarkable collective effort.In 2023, Roche’s Garden produced...

Mother Loves Garden seeks to enhance neighborhood life through food

October 31, 2024

Mother Loves Garden is an urban education garden at 1114 W. 33rd St. on the near northwest side, and was created in 2013 with a mission to improve the neighborhood’s...

Best trick-or-treat items for kids with allergies

October 24, 2024

Halloween is right around the corner, which means children will soon be knocking on doors shouting “trick-or-treat.” But while many are eager to indulge in their candy haul, consideration should...

How to get involved on World Food Day

October 16, 2024

The United Nations celebrated World Food Day on Wednesday. The day marks the anniversary of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN. The FAO Recognizes World Food Day on...

Pack Away Hunger Fighting Hunger One Meal at a Time

October 10, 2024

Pack Away Hunger is a nonprofit working tirelessly to address hunger locally and globally.Since 2010, they’ve packed and distributed over 23 million meals, helping to fight hunger in Central Indiana...

Pacers Drive & Dish Program Addresses Food Insecurity in Indiana

October 03, 2024

The Indiana Pacers and its teammates across the community are amping up an effort to take on food insecurity.The program has a basketball theme -- with a nutritional payoff --...

The Effects of Diet on Breast Cancer

September 26, 2024

As Breast Cancer Awareness Month approaches in October, it’s essential to empower women with knowledge and tools to manage their health. Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women,...

Hatch for Hunger Building a Nutrition Secure Future for Families

September 20, 2024

HATCH was founded in 2015 with the mission to build a nutrition secure future for families by delivering animal protein direct from farmers to food banks with the lowest cost...

Mozel Sanders Foundation seeks big kitchen to cook 10,000 Thanksgiving meals

September 12, 2024

The nonprofit Mozel Sanders Foundation has made sure no one in Indianapolis goes hungry on Thanksgiving for over half of a century.The foundation typically uses a large kitchen to prepare...

Upgrading School Food to Battle Hunger

September 05, 2024

The Indianapolis Colts on Tuesday announced a $1 million gift to support an Indianapolis school. The initiative aimed to revolutionize school kitchens in Indianapolis and combat childhood hunger. The model...

Harsh chemical used in rocket fuel also found in food

August 29, 2024

Rocket fuel and mac and cheese might have more in common than you ever imagined—so much so that you might be eating them! A new Consumer Reports investigation reveals a...

The Importance of a Heart Healthy Diet

August 22, 2024

Nearly 94 million adults in the U.S. aged 20 and over have high cholesterol, according to the CDC. Managing cholesterol levels through diet and lifestyle is crucial. IU Health cardiologist...

Busting Food Myths

August 15, 2024

Are cage-free eggs more nutritious? Can coffee be considered a meal? Certain beliefs when it comes to food can be very damaging for your health.

Nutritious Meal Solutions for Back-to-School

August 08, 2024

Megan Sedivy, a registered dietitian with Fresh Thyme Market, joined us to share meal planning strategies for families during the back-to-school season. With mornings often being hectic, Sedivy suggested a...

FoodCon 11: Celebrating the Art and Culture of Food in Indiana

August 01, 2024

The 11th annual FoodCon at the Harrison Center is set for August 2 from 6-9 p.m. Created in 2010, this unconventional convention celebrates the art and culture of food in...

Community Food Access

July 25, 2024

The Community Food Access Coalition is working to address food equity in Indianapolis.They made recommendations to the Indianapolis Community Food Access Advisory Commission to ensure all voices in the community...

The connection between diet and chronic pain

July 18, 2024

Chronic pain affects more than 20% of adults nationwide, which is higher than the rates of diabetes, depression, and high blood pressure, according to recent research. In response to the...

Feeding Hoosiers, one family, one friend at a time

July 11, 2024

The Indy Community Pantry is making a significant impact on the lives of Hoosiers, one family and one friend at a time.Located in the heart of Indianapolis, the Indy Community...

Helping to end summer hunger

July 04, 2024

Chonnie Richey, the founder of Independence Gardens, is an expert on food insecurity. She explains that many food pantries around the country are struggling to keep up with demand.During the...

IU Meals Program Could Help Control Diabetes

June 27, 2024

A new pilot program aimed at improving diabetes control through medically tailored meals has shown significant promise, according to recent findings. The initiative was launched to explore the effectiveness of...

The history of red velvet cake and how it became a Juneteenth staple

June 20, 2024

It's time for Juneteenth, and with the celebrations comes a wide scope of foods, each with its own importance. James Webb, founder of Indy Juneteenth, and his wife Twjonia, joined...

Food in Transit

June 13, 2024

A hub for navigating Indianapolis is a temporary center of nutrition, too, as the Food in Transit program starts for the season. The program uses the Julia Carson Transit Center...

Dollar menu comeback? Fast food deals on the table.

June 06, 2024

It’s no secret that things just keep getting more expensive. From home prices to personal goods, the cost of living in the U.S. has increased 22% since 2019, leaving consumers...

Grocery prices may have hit their peak

May 30, 2024

A Purdue University researcher says grocery prices may be leveling off. Joe Balagtas, director of the Center for Food Demand at Purdue University, says that it costs a family of...

IU Methodist food hub expands to serve entire ZIP code

May 16, 2024

Long a center for health in the heart of Indianapolis, IU Health Methodist is now a community hub for food, too.The downtown Indianapolis hospital is expanding its food locker program....

Second Helpings rescues 50 million pounds of food

May 15, 2024

Nonprofit Second Helpings has rescued 50 million pounds of food, according to an announcement made Wednesday.The organization aims to combat hunger in central Indiana with sustainable practices. That 50 million...

Importance of nutrition and patient healing

May 09, 2024

WISH-TV is committed to focusing on family and the community, and that includes working to make sure every family gets healthy meals. One aspect of nutrition that many don’t think...

Local nonprofit launches new initiative to promote nutrition

May 08, 2024

The local nonprofit Faith, Hope and Love recently announced a significant addition to its curriculum aimed at enhancing community health. FHL President Merlin Gonzales stopped by to chat with News...

Focus on Food: Fighting against food insecurity

April 23, 2024

WISH-TV is committed to focusing on family and the community. That includes working to make sure every family gets to enjoy healthy meals.Every single day hundreds of thousands of people...

‘Focus on Food Fridays’ kicks off