As New York City struggles to feed tens of thousands of newly arrived asylum seekers, local organizations are stepping up to provide nutritious, culturally appropriate meals that meet their diverse dietary needs.
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Cary Fowler and Geoffrey Hawtin Named 2024 World Food Prize Laureates
Fowler and Hawtin are recognized for their work in protecting global food security and biodiversity.
Project Black and Blue Is Revolutionizing Support for Food Service Workers in Crisis
Kate Meier, the visionary behind Project Black and Blue, shares her mission to uplift food service workers in crisis through emergency aid, driven by her personal commitment and dedication to community wellness.
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.
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.
Remembering Wally Falcon: A Visionary Leader in Food Security and Agricultural Economics
Walter Falcon, a global leader on food security and the economics of agriculture recently passed away at the age of 86.
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.
Indigenous People, Western Science, and Conservation in Thailand
This community of indigenous people used science and international organizations to prove that they know what’s best for the environment.
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.
Remembering Ronnie Cummins: Advocate of Regenerative Farming Systems
Founder of the Organic Consumers Association, Cummins advocated strongly for a just transition to a food and farming system that served people and the planet.
Coffee Shop Workers in Maine Form a Union, Reflecting Nationwide Movement
A coffee shop in Brunswick is one of the latest foodservice establishments to form a union in Maine.
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.
Remembering Sheldon Krimsky, Leading Scholar of Environmental Ethics
Sheldon Krimsky, a professor of 47 years, is remembered by his colleagues as humble, caring, and of high integrity.
An Unspoken Truth About Sustainable Food Systems
Join Food Tank for a virtual evening event, exploring connections between sustainable growth and urban food systems in New York City.
Chef Marc Murphy Helps Feed Ukrainian Refugees Fleeing Violence
Working with World Central Kitchen, Chef Marc Murphy is working to support Ukrainian refugees fleeing violence.
18 Inspiring Documentaries on Food and Agriculture
Check out some of Food Tank’s favorite recent food docs and docuseries.
Regaining Power Through Food: Food System Vision Prize Winners Showcased at COP26
Taking these projects from vision to reality means bringing food systems to the forefront of global conversations surrounding climate.
Cook With Food Tank: Embrace the Season’s Bounty With This Risotto Recipe From ‘The Perennial Kitchen’
“Cooking is an act of showing up in the world, of caring for ourselves and for others,” writes Beth Dooley in The Perennial Kitchen, her new cookbook showcasing local, seasonal, sustainable recipes like this oat and squash risotto.
D.C. Nonprofit Tackles Food Insecurity with Community Fridges
Feed the Fridge fights hunger with community fridges.
50 Years Later, ‘Diet for a Small Planet’ Is as Urgent As Ever
Author Frances Moore Lappe reflects on how the food system has changed changed since her revolutionary book was first published in 1971.
