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  • Got Broken Stuff? The Tool Library Has a Fix

    Caitlin Dewey

    April 19, 2024 |

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    Response Location: United States, Buffalo, New York

    Dare to Repair helps people repair broken electronics, small appliances, and other items instead of throwing them away. Its Tool Library has diverted 7,779 pounds of waste from landfills and amassed a collection of nearly 5,000 tools available to community members. There are more than 3,000 repair cafes around the world and Buffalo’s Dare to Repair has nearly 1,500 members and processes more than 14,000 tool loans a year.

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  • Children's nutrition program, revved up in the pandemic, faces severe cuts

    Caitlin Dewey

    January 08, 2024 |

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    Response Location: United States

    During the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress and the Department of Agriculture changed the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women Infants and Children (WIC) to make the program more accessible. Innovations included allowing virtual appointments and increased funding for fruit and vegetable vouchers, among other changes. These changes led to significant program growth, estimating 6.6 million WIC participants in 2023.

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