Food Access

Developing Equitable Technology for Food Security

In an event on digital and physical food security, experts discussed how technological solutions can support food security without deepening existing inequities.

NFL Hosts Green Week Ahead of Super Bowl

Super Bowl LV “Green Week” included the construction of a community garden, compost center, and fruit tree orchard.

Report Details Harmful Consequences of Prison Food Policies

Impact Justice’s new report detailing prison food policies and practices shows what message we are sending to people who are incarcerated through food.

Remembering Wayne Roberts: Advocate for Sustainable Food Systems

Canadian writer and food policy analyst Wayne Roberts, best known for his work with the Toronto Food Policy Council, has died at the age of 76.

A Chef is Reviving the Ozarks Through Food

Chef Rob Connoley is trying to tell a more complete story of the Ozarks with his research and restaurant.

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.

Mutual Aid: Chicago’s Love Fridge Fights Food Apartheid

As Chicago residents deal with with the economic downturn of COVID-19, the Love Fridge Chicago is bringing fully stocked refrigerators to neighborhoods struggling with food apartheid.

Superfood Bar with Compostable Wrapper Reclaims Carbon

Impacts Snacks, a plant-based superfood bar company, is using compostable wrappers and reclaiming more carbon that it uses to make its bars.

Why Food Systems Need Resilient Farmers Markets: 5 Lessons from 2020

In addition to feeding people, farmers markets can build essential infrastructure in communities. Here are 5 main lessons drawn farmers markets operating through the pandemic.

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.

20 Organizations Diverting Food Waste to Provide Meals for People in Need

Groups across the globe are finding innovative ways to recover and redistribute surplus food.

Food Banks Face Surging Demand This Holiday Season

Food banks face are facing a major surge in hunger this holiday season. Food Tank shares ways to help and food banks to support.

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.

17 Movements in South America Fighting for Food and Land Sovereignty

These 17 movements are advocating and fighting for food sovereignty and sustainable land management in South America.

26 Children’s Books to Nourish Growing Minds

Food Tank’s list of children’s books to read about food and the food system.

New Research Finds Growth in Social Groups Focused on Sustainable Agriculture

A new report finds deliberate growth in social groups focused on sustainable agriculture and land management.

Combating Water Scarcity on the Navajo Nation

Nearly one in three Navajo Nation households are without indoor plumbing. Yolanda Tso founded WATERED to bring handwashing stations to households to help fight COVID-19.

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