The new FEMA Empowering Essential Deliveries Act will ease restrictions on federal aid to help state governments enlist restaurants for emergency food preparation.
Food Security
Indiana Restaurant Transforms Model to Help Workers and Feed Community
La Scala Italian Restaurant switched from a World Central Kitchen model into a CSA program to support the community.
27 Organizations Working to Conserve Seed Biodiversity
Food Tank is highlighting 27 seed saving organizations around the world that are working to preserve genetic diversity and protect food security.
Closing Wet Markets May Result in Unintended Consequences
Some governments are calling for countries to close wet markets, but this may cause livelihoods to suffer.
Practicing Dignity in Food Provisioning in Scotland
More people in the United Kingdom are struggling to access food. Nourish Scotland’s online workshops help emergency food volunteers promote the dignity of those in need.
Africa’s Farmers: Key to Solving Malnutrition
For the fifth straight year, chronic hunger increased worldwide. But supporting small-scale farmers and ecologically sound farming practices has the potential to nourish communities and the planet.
New on the Podcast: James Rogers and Lauren Baker on Turning Big Ideas into Food System Realities
On Food Talk Live: Dani talks with Lauren Baker, the director of programs for the Global Alliance for the Future of Food, about how to account for the true costs of food production. Then, Apeel Sciences CEO James Rogers discusses food waste reduction.
A Call for Community-Based Seed Diversity During the COVID-19 Pandemic
COVID-19 is pushing America’s seed diversity and sovereignty to a crisis point — and how we respond could affect our food security and even national security for years to come, writes Gary Paul Nabhan.
Little Free Pantries Providing COVID-19 Food Relief In Seattle
In Seattle, communities are building Little Free Pantries and filling them with pantry goods to help feed their neighbors.
New on the Podcast: Ricardo Salvador talks Science Advocacy
Ricardo Salvador, the Director of the Food and Environment program of the Union of Concerned Scientists talks science advocacy.
