With 30 million tons of plastic thrown away annually in the U.S. alone, plastic waste can feel hopeless—but it’s easier than it seems to make an impactful change.
18 Youth Inspiring Change Across the Food System
In honor of International Youth Day, Food Tank has highlighting 18 youth who are building a stronger the food system for the future.
28 Organizations Promoting Indigenous Food Sovereignty
These 28 organizations are preserving Indigenous food systems and promoting Indigenous food sovereignty.
Farms for the Future: 20 Organizations Protecting Farmland
These 20 organizations are protecting small farmers and their land around the world.
27 Organizations Working to Conserve Seed Biodiversity
Food Tank is highlighting 27 seed saving organizations around the world that are working to preserve genetic diversity and protect food security.
15 Inspiring Quotes and Questions to Guide the Food System Forward
What does the future of the food system look like? How do we get there? These questions and quotes from food system leaders help shine a light on the road ahead for farmers, advocates, journalists, chefs, agricultural workers, business owners, grocery store employees, scientists, entrepreneurs, and eaters.
Danielle Nierenberg Named 2020 Julia Child Award Recipient by the Julia Child Foundation
The Julia Child Foundation for Gastronomy and the Culinary Arts announced food system expert Danielle Nierenberg as the recipient of the sixth annual Julia Child Award. Nierenberg is being recognized for her work as a global thought leader on a mission to build a more equitable food system and as a champion for underrepresented voices in the industry.
Food Tank’s Summer 2020 Reading List
Food Tank’s summer 2020 reading list includes books on a wide range of topics, including food access and culture in Black communities, food relief programs, and the effects of technology on global food supply chains.
Healthy Habits: 14 Governments and NGOs Promoting the Mediterranean Diet
Government policies and organizations are implementing programs that encourage and provide access to a diet high in fresh, nutritious foods.
The Time is Now to End World Hunger and Transform the Food System
Roger Thurow’s inspiring essay and photo slideshow tell the story of a young Ethiopian man, Hagirso, highlighting the true costs of hunger and the lifelong impact of stunting.
34 Movies, Docs, and Series to Educate and Inspire During COVID-19
The 34 films and series on this list will take you inside the global food system. Explore farms, grocery stores, and kitchens of the world’s best restaurants from home during COVID-19.
18 Muslim Organizations Feeding the Hungry Around the World
These 18 Muslim organizations we’re highlighting work all year everywhere in both rural and urban areas to ensure everybody has food to eat.
30+ Restaurants Giving Back To Their Communities With Free Meals and Groceries During COVID-19
To respond to COVID-19, restaurants have gotten creative and transformed into community kitchens. Here’s a running list of restaurants around the U.S. that have begun donating meals, selling groceries, and assembling meal kits.
Food System Vision Prize Announces 79 Semi-Finalists
The Food System Vision Prize announces 79 semi-finalists with ideas of bold transformation in the food system.
20 Heroines Revolutionizing Food Activism to Improve the Planet
Twenty female food activists from around the world aim to improve the global food system on International Women’s Day 2020.
11 Discussions Celebrating the Power of Sustainable Food Producers from Season Two of the Food Talk Podcast
From people honoring indigenous foodways to making nutrition policy more equitable, these episodes from season two of “Food Talk with Dani Nierenberg” feature some of the inspiring individuals working to improve our food system.
24 Organizations Finding Food Justice
In honor of World Social Justice Day, Food Tank highlights 24 organizations working to help communities create just food systems
UAE’s Food Waste Pledge and Winnow Tackle US$4 Billion Problem
The pledge calls on the hospitality sector to adopt waste-saving and efficient food production practices powered by new technologies.
Food Tank’s Winter 2020 Recommended Food Book Reading List
The winter may be cold, but Food Tank is staying warm with a list of 21 books to reignite hope for the food system’s future.
18 Organizations Protecting Biodiversity in Utah, Arizona, Colorado, and New Mexico
The American Southwest is a place of stunning biodiversity, which is being threatened by urbanization and habitat destruction. These organizations, many of which are rooted in indigenous communities, are working to protect and honor the region’s diversity.
