Education

Using Food as Medicine: The Gaples Institute Fights Against Obesity, Food Insecurity and Fad Diets

The Gaples Institute is revolutionizing medical education and working to improve public health by prioritizing nutrition.

Feeding Kids an Understanding of Why Food Matters

These 26 organizations around the world are working tirelessly to teach kids about nutrition, gardening, and cooking.

Transforming Chennai with Rooftop Gardens

In Chennai, CUFI is revolutionizing urban spaces with rooftop gardens, promoting community health, sustainability, and empowerment.

FoodPrints: Cultivating Healthy Futures in D.C. Schools

FoodPrints is enriching school curricula with gardening, cooking, and nutrition to empower students and foster sustainable, healthy lifestyles.

20 Food Systems Reads that Will Inspire You this Summer

Discover a handpicked selection of inspiring summer reads that offer fresh perspectives on sustainability, agriculture, and the future of food systems.

An Online Platform Diversifies Beekeeping through a Virtual Network of Black Apiarists

Beekeeping While Black is an online platform helping to diversify apiculture communities through its support and empowerment of Black apiarists.

Field to Plate: Walla Walla Community College’s Hands-On Approach

Uncover a hands-on culinary journey at Walla Walla CC, where students learn the art of sustainable cooking and agriculture in the heart of Washington’s renowned wine region.

DC Central Kitchen Healthy Corners: Urban Food Access

DC Central Kitchen is revolutionizing urban food access through its Healthy Corners program, fostering community empowerment and making healthy choices accessible to more eaters.

Serving Up Success: Chefs in Schools Transforming NYC’s Public School Lunches

Over the next two years, the 62 WITS chefs will reach all 1,200 public schools in NYC. The chefs have already begun training cafeteria staff, sampling recipes with students, and teaching students how to make the lunches.

Unveiling the Revolutionary Role of Food in the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement

The recently published Food Power Politics: The Food Story of the Mississippi Civil Rights Movement by Bobby J. Smith II spotlights the role of food as a political weapon and tool for resistance in the context of the Civil Rights…

Empowering Kids with Nutrition Education

Kids In Nutrition wants to foster healthy habits in young eaters.

Fostering Student Empowerment through Noosa’s 2024 Youth-Led Summit

Learn how young leaders in Noosa are driving positive change at the 2024 Custodians of Place – Youth Climate Conference, where they’ll share and celebrate their impactful actions for a sustainable future.

Agriculture, Education, and Advocacy: Teens for Food Justice Offers a Recipe for Success

Teens for Food Justice is tackling food insecurity in New York City through school-based hydroponic farming systems.

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Thursday, Dec. 7

Policymakers, scientists, advocates, farmers, and youth from around the world are already putting food systems front-and-center at the UN Climate Change Conference.

20 Children’s Books Celebrating Food and Agriculture

Discover children’s books that empower young readers with food literacy, inspiring them to build a sustainable food future.

Wholesome Crave: Transforming Large-Scale Food Services for a Sustainable Future

Born out of a desire to support the visionary work of Wholesome Wave, Wholesome Crave brings a plant-based approach to scaled food services, addressing the challenges of our current food system.

FDA 101: FDA’s Work on a Front-of-Package Labeling Scheme to Empower Healthy Eating

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is taking a significant step towards healthier eating with their innovative front-of-package labeling system.

23 Must-Read Books that Will Transform How You Think about Food and the World

This fall, Food Tank invites you to embark on a literary journey with 23 remarkable books that promise to expand and enrich your comprehension of food systems while harnessing the transformative power of storytelling.

FDA 101: FDA Prioritizes Nutrition Initiatives to Help Shape a Healthier Future for America

With a century of evolution and legislative backing, the FDA works to safeguard the food supply, empower consumers with accurate labeling, and propel science-backed policies.

The Charlie Cart Project Brings Kitchens on Wheels to Empower Kids Nationwide

The Charlie Cart Project is transforming food education in 47 states with hands-on programming and portable kitchens.

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