Food Access

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.

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.

Ayudando Latinos A Soñar: Creating Support and Resilience Amidst Devastating Floods in California

Ayudando Latinos A Soñar is supporting California farm workers and their families through the record-breaking flooding in 2023.

Empowering Agriculture Entrepreneurs: LadyAgri and the Future of Women-Focused Investments

LadyAgri Impact Investment Hub is forging a future for women agri-entrepreneurs through three pillars: technical assistance, agri-finance, and market access and technology.

Join Us on June 20th for a Summit on Advancing Food Is Medicine Approaches

Join us on June 20th for the extraordinary Food Tank Summit in Boston, where we’re advancing the transformative concept of food as medicine.

MAZON Launches The Hunger Museum: A Digital Journey Through America’s History of Hunger

MAZON: A Jewish Response to Hunger has recently launched The Hunger Museum to share the story of hunger throughout America’s past, and reveal how this can shape a hunger-free future.

GrowNYC Workers Secure Historic Union Victory, Paving the Way for Better Conditions in the Food Supply Chain

The victory comes three weeks after a delegation of GrowNYC employees demanded voluntary recognition of their union.

Food Assistance to Earthquake Recovery in Turkey, Syria

A series of earthquakes in Turkey and Syria will have immediate implications on the region’s food security.

Reforming SNAP Can Help Increase Food Access for People with Disabilities

People with disabilities face higher levels of food insecurity, but reforms to SNAP can help increase access to nutritious food.

Expanding Halal Options to Meet Student Needs

Community initiatives advocate for more halal options in K-12 schools to meet student needs and address food insecurity.

Food Donation Can Help Nigeria Fight Hunger and Cut Food Waste

The Global Food Donation Policy Atlas research shows Nigeria could benefit from improved food donation policies.

The Power of Showing Up and Leaning In to Address Food Apartheid

Chicago, author, ESPN sports analyst, and NFL veteran Sam Acho explains how he is helping a Chicago neighborhood address issues of food access through a community food mart.

Massachusetts Guarantees Free School Meals for 2022-2023 School Year

Thanks to the extension, 400,000 students will continue to have access to free school meals.

Mutual Aid Organizations Help Community Heal After Hate Attack

Mutual aid organizations work to ensure residents on the East Side of Buffalo affected by the mass shooting continue to receive nutritious food and necessities.

Ensuring Dignity and Agency through Chilean and South Korean Food Market Models

Food market models can respond to local needs while guaranteeing privacy and freedom of choice.

Can Food-Related Trade and Fiscal Policies Address Obesity?

A recent IFPRI analysis stresses the importance of combining public health policy with trade and fiscal policy reforms to address obesity.

World Central Kitchen Documentary Shines a Spotlight on Chef José Andrés

A new documentary, We Feed People, shows the evolution of international food relief nonprofit, World Central Kitchen.

Global Alliance Report Highlights Investment Strategies for Resilient Food Systems

A new report encourages investors to use creative financial strategies to promote food system sustainability, resiliency, and equity.

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