In honor of World Justice Day, Food Tank is celebrating different ways to support food justice efforts around the world and the organizations committed to this work.
Education
Food Empowerment Project Employs Education to Help Consumers Make Ethical Food Choices
The Food Empowerment Project is aiming to help viewers make ethical food consumption and reduce the suffering of animals and people in the food industry.
Action Against Hunger Is Helping Women in Pakistan Grow Saline Tolerant Crops
Action Against Hunger is teaching women in Sindh, Pakistan how to become self-sufficient by providing them financial, technical, and in-kind support.
The Netherlands Launches Public Awareness Campaign to Reduce Food Waste
To reduce food waste, the Netherlands is running a public awareness campaign to inform consumers what the dates on their food labels really mean.
Green Bronx Machine Debuts New Documentary on Food Access
New food focused documentary featuring the work of Green Bronx Machine shows the reality of communities working towards a healthier future.
Pandemic, Fresh Food Act Influencing Farm-to-School Efforts in West Virginia
West Virginia farmers and schools are adapting to the pandemic and learning lessons in local sourcing.
Cooking Matters Colorado Highlights and Supports Indigenous Cooking
Cooking Matters Colorado is supporting Indigenous communities’ food sovereignty efforts by helping them access and cook with traditional foods.
Greater Pittsburgh Food Action Plan Prioritizes Justice in the Food System
The Greater Pittsburgh Food Action Plan seeks to prioritize equity in the region’s food system.
School Nutrition Directors Feed Communities Through the Pandemic
Innovative action from school nutrition directors makes school meals possible during the pandemic.
26 Children’s Books to Nourish Growing Minds
Food Tank’s list of children’s books to read about food and the food system.
Oxford Real Farming Conference Reaches Global Audience in 2021
The Oxford Real Farming Conference will feature internationally renowned farmers and activists on an online format in January 2021.
School-Based Food Bank Programs Most Effective, Report Says
A new report shows that food bank programs are important in fighting hunger in school children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
A Recipe for a Family Gathering Courtesy of The Sioux Chef
Explore indigenous cooking with The Sioux Chef.
11 Organizations Honoring Native Peoples’ History & Future on Thanksgiving
These organizations are rejecting the status quo of the Thanksgiving holiday.
FAO and World Food Law Institute Symposium
The FAO and World Food Law Institute’s symposium on food loss and food waste shared approaches and case studies on how to mitigate these issues.
New on the Podcast: Jeff Dunn on the Food Industry, Carrots, and Going Plant-Based
For Bolthouse Farms CEO, Jeff Dunn, carrot-based products and other plant-powered meals are the next directions for the food industry.
New Lesson Plans Aim to Find Solutions to Hunger
These 20 new lesson plans about world hunger for K-12 students have been designed to inspire youth to take action and help end food insecurity.
The Seasonal Food Guide Helps Consumers Find In-Season Produce
A Seasonal Food Guide from FoodPrint is teaching the public about seasonal eating based on which produce is in season by location.
New “Rural Resilience” Course Addresses Mental Health Among Farmers
Created by both the Michigan and Illinois State University Extension Programs, the Rural Resilience curriculum helps participants learn to recognize signs of stress, identify effective coping strategies, respond to suicidal behavior, and connect with appropriate resources.
New on the Podcast: Marion Nestle Discusses Her New Book and the Current State of Food Politics
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.
