WISH-TV’s Focus on Food is a commitment to addressing food insecurity in the community.Focus on Food aims to empower healthy living by providing resources, recipes, and information on food issues in Indiana.With 1 in 9 Hoosiers and 1 in 8 children facing hunger, the program seeks to shed light on problems like food deserts and offer solutions through access to food information, recipes, and community resources.Find more on the Focus on Food website which features a variety of recipes tailored to different dietary needs and occasions, encouraging everyone to participate in the cause by visiting wishtv.com/food and watch th...
Latest episodes
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5 min
A Longer Table: Expanding Missions and Training Future Chefs
The Patachou Foundation in Indianapolis, now rebranded as 'A Longer Table', expands its mission beyond addressing childhood hunger. Emil Ekiyor discusses the foundation's new focus…
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Community Health farm looks to combat food insecurity
The Community Health Network is looking to sprout new gardeners at its farm in Anderson.The health group teamed up with Bloom Madison County — a nonprofit focused on addressing foo…
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Grant helping Black Leaf Vegan offer new programs
The All-Vegan Indianapolis Philly is a unique offering from Black Leaf Vegan, featuring a special mozzarella vegan sauce, onions, and peppers, providing a healthy yet filling optio…
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Dancing with Our Stars to benefit Meals on Wheels in Hamilton County
Meals on Wheels of Hamilton County is celebrating its 50th anniversary with the return of its largest fundraiser, Dancing with Our Stars, on Sept. 4 at Embassy Suites in Noblesvill…
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Risky foods to avoid right now
We all want to feed our families fresh, healthy foods, but some items in your kitchen may be doing more harm than good.The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention says tens of m…
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Indy Community Pantry expands to meet food demand
Deandrea Rayner addressed food insecurity in Indianapolis by establishing the Indy Community Pantry, which launched in 2020 and has since expanded to include five dry-goods pantrie…
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Tulip Tree Creamery’s internationally-acclaimed cheese
Tulip Tree Creamery, an artisan cheese company based in Indianapolis, has achieved international recognition with its Nightshade cheese winning a Super Gold Award at the 2024-2025…
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Five year fresh food blitz launches in Indianapolis
The Partnership for a Healthier America has launched the Good Good Food campaign in Indianapolis, aiming to increase access to fresh, healthy food.The effort kicked off with a midw…
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Adding healthy flavor into your diet
Bearing a bumper crop of basil, rosemary, and sage, Community Health Registered Dietician Carole Corder delivers a savory message: Eat more herbs and spices.Corder contends there a…
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Gleaners president says SNAP cuts could hit thousands of Hoosiers
Fred Glass, head of Gleaners Food Bank, gave a stark warning about proposed cuts to the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP), which could lead to a humanitarian and eco…
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Gleaners Food Bank expands services
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana on Thursday had a ceremonial opening for the Tom and Julie Wood Family Resource Center on Waldemere Avenue.The center was designed to expand Gleaners’…
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Floating farmers market comes to Health District
The Indy Health District is launching a Floating Farmers Market to bring nutritious food options to underserved neighborhoods, starting May 30 at 21st and Capitol.The Floating Farm…
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Hunger relief advocates decry changes to SNAP
Hunger relief advocates on Wednesday said they’re already seeing more working families at food pantries even without changes to food stamp eligibility.David Bethuram, executive dir…
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Foods that fuel your active family
During National Physical Fitness and Sports Month, Wish TV highlighted the nutritional benefits of potatoes for active families.Sports dietitian and nutrition expert Kelly Jones ex…
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Summer meal plan cancelled in Indiana
Indiana state government has canceled a summer groceries program for families with kids.The decision has raised concerns about food security for families.Last summer, some Hoosier…
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Things to consider when buying eggs
With soaring prices and many varieties of eggs, you want to make sure you’re getting what you think you’re paying for. Consumer Reports deciphers those confusing egg labels and exp…
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Volunteers pack meals to feed hungry Hoosiers
Volunteers with Bank of America on Tuesday rolled up their sleeves to fight food insecurity right here in Indiana.It’s all part of the Million Meal Initiative.Fifty volunteers gath…
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Indy Hunger Network prepares for food insecurities in wake of SNAP changes
New restrictions on SNAP benefits may increase demand on food banks and the local pantries they fill. The Indy Hunger Network is bracing for the challenge as they already see a hig…
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Missional Food Pantry Expands in Indianapolis
A church on the west side of Indianapolis will soon enter a battle against food insecurity.The congregation on Saturday will celebrate the opening of a food pantry.Over the past si…
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The importance of school nutrition programs
March marks National Nutrition Month, highlighting the importance of healthy meals for children both at home and in schools.School nutrition programs play a crucial role in ensurin…