Marion Nestle’s new book Let’s Ask Marion: What You Need to Know about the Politics of Food, Nutrition, and Health examines a wide range of issues from school lunches, cultured meat, superfoods, and self-medicating with dietary supplements.
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14 Latinx Food Change Makers
In recognition of National Latinx Heritage Month, Food Tank is celebrating the contributions of Latinx individuals across the food system.
ColdHubs Is Bringing Solar-Powered Cold Storage to Farmers in Nigeria
50 percent of produce is lost post-harvest in Nigeria. ColdHubs aims to change this through the company’s solar powered coolers.
Mexican Restaurant Supporting Community Through Advocacy and a Soup Kitchen
La Morada is helping people affected by COVID-19 and other marginalized communities.
New on the Podcast: Suzanne Adely, Sonia Singh Discuss Food Workers’ Rights
Suzanne Adely and Sonia Singh explain how the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement are exposing food workers’ rights abuses. They discuss the protections food workers urgently need.
Dreaming Out Loud Receives ReFED Grant to Recover Food Waste in D.C.
Dreaming Out Loud receives ReFED grant to recover 500,000 pounds of food in Washington D.C.’s Wards 7 and 8
An Online Platform is Enabling Farmers to Deliver Straight to Consumers
MilkRun, a Portland, Oregon-based company is supporting small, local farmers by enabling them to sell produce safely and directly to consumers’ homes. Founded by farmer and entrepreneur Julia Niiro, MilkRun is an online platform that lets farmers set their own…
Women are Creating Solutions to the Hunger Crisis
Women are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters and public health crises. Despite this, food systems solutions often fail to address gender equity. On the podcast, Dani talks about the essential role women play in building a better food system.
Native-led Nonprofit Tackles Food Insecurity on Reservations
Native-led Partnership with Native Americans is supporting rural reservations in the fight against food insecurity during the pandemic.
New Study Highlights Natural Disaster’s Impact on Global Agriculture Network
A recent study from Columbia University models the impact of a climatic natural disaster.
Climate Change Threatens American Workers’ Health, Report Says
A recent report details the devastating effects of climate change on the health and safety of American workers.
Home Gardening Promotes Mental Health during COVID-19
Vegetable gardening takes center stage during the pandemic, nurturing the emotional wellbeing of an increasing number of home gardeners
Fair Trade Kampot Pepper Helps Cambodian Farmers and Canadian Food Banks
The 50 Million Meals Campaign is working with a collective of 400 small, organic pepper farmers in Southern Cambodia to develop a community-based, fair trade distribution system for the Kampot pepper.
6 Easy Ways to Stop Plastic Waste Today
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.
Second Servings of Houston Mitigates Food Waste with Help from ReFED Fund
Second Services of Houston is working to rescue food to provide healthy meals to those in need.
A South Indian Researcher is on a Quest to Find Forgotten Foods
A local South Indian researcher is highlighting forgotten foods of the region’s past and reintroducing them to the world.
U.S. Fishers Urge Congress to Aid Small Operations Affected by COVID-19
A coalition of over 200 U.S. fishers and seafood industry groups is working to increase federal aid for fishing operations impacted by COVID-19.
Parents in Lebanon Barter on Facebook through Food Crisis
With the economy in freefall, Lebanese families are resorting to Facebook bartering platforms to exchange goods and services for food.
Through FarmLink Michigan Farmers Sell Directly to Households
The food hub West Michigan FarmLink is connecting small farmers with households in need of fresh, nutritious food.
The Rockefeller Foundation is Advocating for Major Changes to the U.S. Food System in response to COVID-19
As COVID-19 continues to challenge the U.S. Food system, “Reset the Table,” a new paper from the Rockefeller Foundation Offers a roadmap for the future.
