Milk carton shortage hits school lunchrooms in New York, California and other states, USDA says
A shortage of half-pint milk cartons is affecting school meals in cafeterias across the U.S. School officials from New York to California are scrambling for backup options after a main supplier of cartons said demand has outstripped supply.
Boy eats Thanksgiving meal for the first time without fear of food allergy
HOUSTON โ Six-year-old Jude Myers said heโs ready to eat mashed potatoes and pies on Thanksgiving day. Not long ago, he wasnโt able to eat anything with even the smallest milk ingredient because of his food allergy. Dr. Savannah Sommerhalder from Aspire Allergy and Sinus in Webster, explains how itโs changing her patientsโ lives. โPatients like Jude, are really good candidates for oral immunotherapy,โ Dr. Sommerhalder said. Of course, Dr. Sommerhalder warns not to try this at home.
Free milk: This is where to get two gallons for your family this Friday in Houston
HOUSTON โ Got milk? More than 400 gallons of milk are being distributed Friday morning at 10 a.m. at the Greater St. Matthew Baptist Church at 7701 Jutland Road in Houston. On-site staff will wear PPE during event, maintain social distancing, practice safe hygiene and participate in a mandatory health screening. The giveaway, which runs until 1 p.m., also is providing free sanitizer, masks and additional food items. Additional milk distributions are planned throughout the year at various Texas food pantries.