Elena Seeley
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Elena Seeley is Food Tank's Content Director. She earned a BA in Biology from Grinnell College and an MA in Food Studies from New York University, where she focused on food policy and food-based social movements. Elena has worked with food justice nonprofit organizations, including WhyHunger and The People's Seed, and is passionate about promoting stories to help build a more equitable and sustainable food system.

Celebrating a Sustainable, Plastic-Free Valentines Day

Plastic-free and planet-friendly meals and experiences can be used to show love for others and the Earth this Valentines Day.

Op-Ed | The Smart Pantry Offers Solutions for Students Facing Food Insecurity

An estimated 40 percent of CUNY students in New York City face food insecurity.

The OSC Packaging Collaborative Is Seeking Innovative Solutions to Cut Waste

The OSC Packaging Collaborative wants to remove petroleum-based plastics through the development and scaling of compostable and renewable alternatives.

Harvesting Health: The Role of Herbal Medicine in Food and Agriculture Systems

Herbal medicine experts discussed the growing interest in plant-based medicine, the role of herbal medicine in food systems, and the potential benefits these products can have on human and planetary health.

Food Recovery Network Teams Up with Local Students to Recover Surplus Food During Super Bowl LVIII

During last year’s Super Bowl, Food Recovery Network diverted enough food to produce more than 2,400 meals for those in need.

Examining Dollar Stores: Health, Community, and Food Access

A recent report shows there are opportunities to use dollar stores’ position in the community to increase access to healthy foods.

Overcoming Barriers to Food Access Through Digital Grocery Solutions

Grocery retailers are recognizing that Online SNAP Online doesn’t just bring the benefit of convenience. It also helps eaters shop for groceries with dignity.

The Rockefeller Foundation and HHS Look to Accelerate the Adoption of Food is Medicine

The Rockefeller Foundation is committing an additional US$80 million to Food is Medicine programs.

Revolutionizing Access to Local Food: How Local Foods Mohawk Valley is Pioneering Online Farmers Markets

Local Foods Mohawk Valley is supporting farmers and increasing access to local food with their year-round online farmers market.

Maine Lobster Industry Faces off against Conservationists over Whale Protections

The Maine lobster industry won a reprieve from new federal regulations aimed at protecting the endangered North Atlantic right whale.

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