The National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference will feature interactive workshops, networking opportunities, and a day on Capitol Hill.
Food Security
New Initiative Supports Underserved Farmers
Daily Harvest, American Farmland Trust (AFT) and California Certified Organic Farmers (CCOF) announce a new partnership that will help underserved farmers strengthen their farms and transition to sustainable agricultural practices.
New FSI Report Measures Data-Driven Food System Solutions
Stakeholders of the food system have data to design sustainable solutions with the new 2021 FSI by Economist Impact.
13 Global Food Banks Reshaping Food Distribution to Address the Root Causes of Hunger
Food Tank is highlighting 13 global food banks adapting their models to address systemic issues in the food system and ensure dignity and agency.
Costa Rican Agricultural Cooperative Resists Expansion of Large-Scale Pineapple Plantations
For four decades, the Costa Rican village and agricultural cooperative of Longo Maï has worked to resist the expansion of multinational pineapple plantations while defending the land, water, and labor rights of the local community.
Research in Tunisia Explores Women Pastoralists’ Roles in Climate Change Adaptation
Women in Tunisia are increasingly involved in livestock activities. Facilitating their access to training and resources could save Tunisia’s degraded rangelands and contribute to climate change adaptation.
South Carolina-Based Organization Creates Access to Healthy, Fresh Foods With Affordable Produce Boxes
In South Carolina, FoodShare SC aims to tackle food insecurity and increase produce consumption for communities who face limited access to affordable and fresh, nutritious foods.
Lebanese Grassroots Food Security Initiative Fosters Agricultural Self-Sufficiency
Despite growing food insecurity in Lebanon, the grassroots initiative Ardi Ardak—”my land, your land”—aims to cultivate agricultural self-sufficiency and support market access, providing community-supported solutions during Lebanon’s current socio-economic crisis.
Food For Free Rescues Food for Those Who Need It
The organization worked with some of their community’s most vulnerable members, providing food, social interaction, and a sense of security.
Empowering Haitian Farmers Through Investment in Local Food Systems
Acceso Haiti, a social enterprise, empowers smallholder farming families through market access and investment in local food systems.
