Food Security

Fighting Hunger and Obesity in the Central Gulf Coast

Bay Area Food Bank is rising to the challenge of feeding people and combatting obesity.

We Feed the Planet Puts Young Farmers in Control of Food Security

Slow Food’s We Feed the Planet Conference highlights the importance of farmer directed innovation.

Mars Food Commits to 100 Percent Sustainable Rice By 2020

Mars Food is the first to commit to a new standard for sustainable rice production.

Agricultural Growth Corridors Proposed in Dakar

Senegal may convert large areas of land to agriculture through a growth corridor concept.

Building a Vibrant Food System and Bolstering Local Economies

Wholesome Wave is inspiring underserved communities to make healthier food choices.

Community-Based Food Rescue Programs Providing a Solution to Hunger and Food Waste

Table to Table uses community-based programs to rescue edible food waste and distribute meals to hungry families through partner organizations.

Coalition Building to Fight Food Insecurity

Alaska Food Coalition creates a place for its members to share the best practices and methods for distributing food.

Nurturing the Growth and Resiliency of Food and Farming Systems in Wisconsin

MFAI speaks with Food Tank about their initiatives to nurture the ecological, social, and economic resiliency of food and farming systems in Wisconsin.

Ending Hunger and Shaping Policy in Utah

Utahns Against Hunger uses education and nutrition programs to fight for better food security in Utah.

Rescuing Food to Feed Portland’s Hungry Families

Urban Gleaners is rescuing edible food to be redistributed to hungry families throughout Portland.

Food Rescue for Boston’s Hungry: An Interview with Ashley Stanley of Lovin’ Spoonfuls

An interview with Ashley Stanley, Founder and Executive Director of the food rescue organization, Lovin’ Spoonfuls.

Produce with Purpose: An Interview with Hungry Harvest CEO Evan Lutz

Hungry Harvest CEO Evan Lutz connects customers in the Washington D.C. metro area with surplus produce at an affordable price.

HungerFree Doubles Up Its Efforts to End Global Hunger

Food Tank sat down with HungerFree’s Paul Newnham to find out more about the growing movement to end global hunger.

The Central Ohio Regional Food Council: Promoting Local Food and Sustainable Agriculture

The Central Ohio Regional Food Council brings together agricultural thought leaders to create blueprints for building a better and more sustainable food system.

Promoting and Supporting Local Independent Farms in South Carolina

Lowcountry Local First is working to promote and support new local independent farms through advocacy and education.

Growing a Community Around Healthy Food and Economic Empowerment

Billings Forge Community Works strengthens the ties of the community by improving access to healthy food, and promoting economic development.

The Protein Challenge 2040: A Roadmap to the Future of Protein

An innovative forum brings together key players to address a more sustainable future for protein.

22 Educational Programs Changing the Food System

Food Tank has rounded up a list of 22 programs, both nationally and internationally, that integrate curriculum into food security.

Helping Farming Thrive in the Hudson Valley

Glynwood operates a number of programs to help farming thrive and ensure its viability in the Hudson Valley region.

Don’t Farm Naked

Traditional cover cropping techniques that enrich soil, protect staple crops from disease, and prevent erosion are being rediscovered.

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