Hunger persists in Cochise County

Hunger gnaws at Cochise County citizens more than the average American. The poverty rate in Cochise County is 18.7 percent, according to the 2016 U.S. Census Bureau compared to the national rate of 12.7 percent. This difference makes food banks and aid organizations increasingly important in Cochise County communities.  Walking around the town of Tombstone…

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The bountiful desert, and the ingredients it has to offer

  Tucson organizations have taken initiative to educate locals on the importance of incorporating native Arizona ingredients into their everyday diet. “Our main goal is to show people the bounty of the desert and to get people thinking about eating locally,” Public Relations Coordinator Sonya Norman of the Arizona-Sonora Desert Museum said. Norman sheds light on…

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Arizona restaurants dish it out on national TV

American food meets reality television in Food Network’s Diners, Drive-Ins and Dives, hosted by Guy Fieri, which features restaurants around the country because of their unique and and intriguing dishes. Food Network and Cooking Channel Public Relations Manager Julie Chudow said the producers of the show conduct ongoing research on cities they plan to visit….

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