Food Access

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.

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.

Dispatch from the U.N. Climate Change Conference: Friday, Dec. 8

COP28 is calling governments, corporations, and philanthropists together, with youth and education taking center stage.

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.

Pay-What-You-Can Farm Stands Flourish Amidst Soaring Food Insecurity and Inflation in the U.S.

The rise of pay-what-you-can farm stands is becoming a beacon of hope amidst the persistent challenges of food insecurity and inflation across the United States.

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.

Hope in the Water to Premiere on PBS Summer 2024

Embark on a global journey with Hope in the Water, a character-driven docuseries premiering on PBS in Summer 2024.

WIC Budget Cuts Threaten Vulnerable Families

Cuts would slash fruit and vegetable benefits for families and push eligible people onto waitlists.

WHO Wants to Shield Children from Harmful Food Marketing

Discover how WHO’s latest recommendations are reshaping the battle against unhealthy food marketing, safeguarding children’s well-being and shaping a healthier future.

Op-Ed: Feeding Fairness: World Leaders Can Address Inequality-Food Security Links in Rome this Month

A healthy diet is out of reach for nearly half of the world’s population even while food manufacturers and global seed giants continue to report record profits.

Google Joins Forces with Tufts University to Transform Nutrition

Google partners with the Food is Medicine Institute, marking a significant step in the national movement to prioritize the power of food in healthcare and public health systems.

From the Ground Up: Grassroots Movement Transforms Public Food Supply Chains, Paving the Way for Justice and Equity

Food Chain Workers Alliance and HEAL Food Alliance shed light on the transformative power of value-based food purchasing in challenging corporate dominance over institutional procurement markets.

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 Fight Against Food Apartheid in Shreveport, Louisiana

Shreveport Green is working to address shortcomings in local food systems and ensure that communities have access to fresh, nutritious food.

Revolutionizing Agrifood Systems: A Blueprint for a Sustainable Future

Read this new report to learn about the vital role of agrifood systems in addressing climate challenges and promoting prosperity.

Foodshed.io Connects Sustainable Producers to Wholesale Markets, Empowering Farmers for Success

Foodshed.io is revolutionizing the local food distribution landscape by addressing inefficiencies and connecting sustainable producers with wholesale and institutional markets.

Community Food Navigator Leading The Way Toward Food Sovereignty in Chicago

The Community Food Navigator provides important resources related to accessing nutritious food in neighborhoods with low food access.

Op-Ed: Free School Meals Are Here to Stay in Massachusetts. Who’s Next?

Massachusetts is the 8th U.S. state to provide free school meals, a solution to end child hunger.

Devastating Storm Delivers Unprecedented Blow to Vermont’s Farmers

A historic storm wreaked havoc in Vermont, unleashing nearly nine inches of rain and leaving the state’s farmers reeling from the aftermath.

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