A new report shows that food bank programs are important in fighting hunger in school children during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Food Security
Food Insecurity Increasingly Tied to Obesity in the United States
A recent study finds the correlation between obesity and food insecurity has doubled over the last two decades in the United States.
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.
Diwali Food Drive Provides Emergency Food Throughout Chester County, PA
Diwali Food Drive is helping provide food to people in need in Chester County, PA during Diwali.
Seven North Korean Restaurants in Seoul Are Working to Provide a Place of Comfort for Defectors
Defectors from North Korea are finding comfort at seven restaurants specializing in North Korean Cuisine in Seoul, South Korea.
Supporting Nigeria Amid Protests: 5 Organizations to Know About
These organizations address the Nigerian community’s immediate needs during their fight for justice.
USDA Extends Free Meals for Children Until End of 2020 – 2021 School Year
The USDA has extended free meals for children until the end of the 2020 – 2021 school year.
Donation-Only Restaurant Provides a Hot Meal and Community
Alabama restaurant Drexell and Honeybee’s provides meals to everyone who visits – free of charge.
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.
Women Excluded from COVID-19 Hunger Crisis Relief, Report Shows
Among the COVID-19 relief plans CARE reviewed, 34 documents ignored women and girls entirely. Just five proposed actions to address gender inequality.
Agriculture Subsidies Can Fight Climate Change and Protect Food Security, According to World Bank
Agriculture subsidies have the potential to fund conservation efforts that mitigate climate change and increase food security, according to a new report.
Chicago Grant Program Funds Farmers of Color
The Fresh Food from Farmers of Color Fund is a new grant program that funds farmers of color seeking to support their communities with locally-grown food.
Mexican Restaurant Supporting Community Through Advocacy and a Soup Kitchen
La Morada is helping people affected by COVID-19 and other marginalized communities.
New on the Podcast: Suzanne Adely, Sonia Singh Discuss Food Workers’ Rights
Suzanne Adely and Sonia Singh explain how the COVID-19 pandemic and Black Lives Matter movement are exposing food workers’ rights abuses. They discuss the protections food workers urgently need.
12 Organizations Combating Food Insecurity in Yemen
In the midst of armed conflict, these 12 organizations are working to provide food security to Yemenis.
Building Community and Sustainable Food Systems in Bayview, CA
A new urban farm in Bayview-Hunters Point is working with the community to address food security and climate change.
Women are Creating Solutions to the Hunger Crisis
Women are disproportionately impacted by natural disasters and public health crises. Despite this, food systems solutions often fail to address gender equity. On the podcast, Dani talks about the essential role women play in building a better food system.