Puerto Rico imports 85% of its food — an issue that became even more apparent after Hurricane Maria. “Teaching people how to grow food, for us, that’s a rebel act,” says Efrén David Robles, owner of ...

SAN JUAN, Puerto Rico — Arriving two hours early to a morning food bank drive, only to be the 320th person in line. Anticipating food spoilage from apagones, the common energy blackouts that can sweep ...

In Holyoke, planning for a shared meal this month is about more than turkey and pie. It reflects a decades-long struggle with hunger in the city’s Puerto Rican community — and neighbors who have built ...

Food insecurity is linked to increased anxiety and depression, with symptoms reversible upon regaining food security. The study tracked nearly 500 adults, showing food insecurity as a significant ...

The Caribbean island’s cuisine combines African, Indigenous and Spanish influences to create dishes of distinction. Puerto Rico imports 85% of its food — an issue that became even more apparent after ...

More than 500 years of complex history shines through in Puerto Rico’s cuisine — a dynamic mix of Spanish, African and Indigenous culinary traditions. Many of Puerto Rico’s most famous dishes focus on ...