The 2016 Map the Meal Gap report provides sobering data about food insecurity and food assistance at the local level in the United States.
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Analysis Highlights Countries Leading the Fight Against Food Waste
A study, published in December 2015, compares household food waste generation trends and determinants across 44 countries of various income levels.
Stories from the Farm: Their Favorite Food at Every Meal
A female farmer in Rwanda joined One Acre Farm so she could successfully grow more of her kids’ favorite food: beans.
Changing Livestock Feed Can be Solution to Climate Change
A recent study shows that changing livestock feed could significantly reduce environmental impacts.
17 Farmer Heroes for Sustainability, Equality, and Defense of Traditions
Check out these seventeen farmer heroes who, from poetry to advocacy, are doing more than putting food on our plates.
Action Alert! Keep Organic Growing Stronger!
Please help advance the welfare of organic livestock and poultry by taking action today.
World Fair Trade Day: Fairtrade America Takes Us Inside The World’s Biggest Coffee Break
Mary Linnell-Simmons reflects on the execution of and fulfillment from serving coffee to some of the 30,000 Passport DC visitors.
Feeding Two Birds with One Scone: Copia Re-Routes Food Waste and Alleviates Hunger
Copia, a San Francisco-based organization, uses a tech-savvy business model to address issues of hunger and food distribution.
The Food Innovation Program 2.0 Announces a Food Tank Scholarship
Food Tank community members have the opportunity to apply for a scholarship for the second edition of the Food Innovation Master’s Program.
The Kasiisi Project Harnesses the Power of Human Waste to Cook School Meals
The Kasiisi Project teaches children in rural western Uganda about the importance of caring for the environment with innovative solutions to conservation.
Foodwaze Helps Consumers Connect with Sustainable Food Businesses
Consumers can connect with sustainable food businesses in their community using the Foodwaze app.
The James Beard Foundation Announces New Culinary Scholarships
The James Beard Foundation\’92s National Scholars Program will be accepting applications for ten new scholarships through May 15.
Strengthening Community Food Systems: An Interview with Mandy Fischer
The Intervale Center in Vermont aims to strengthen community food systems. Interview with Development Director Mandy Fischer
Using Agroforestry to Save the Planet
Food Tank highlights 16 agroforestry initiatives that are uplifting farmers and communities around the world.
Louisville, KY: Betting Jobs on Rural-Urban Food Connections
Louisville, Kentucky, gets local food flowing with rural outreach.
Putting Invasive Species on the Menu
These campaigns encourage people to keep invasive species out of our ecosystems by putting them on your plate.
Interview with Dr. David Katz, President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine
Dr. David Katz, President of the American College of Lifestyle Medicine, shares his thought on integrative medicine and nutrition with Food Tank.
Redefining Farm-To-Table Eggs in Minnesota: An Interview with Locally Laid Egg Company
Locally Laid Egg Company, a family-run farm in Wrenshall, MN is redefining farm-to-table eggs and strengthening rural economies.
18 Organizations Working to Improve Livestock Management Practices
Food Tank highlights 18 organizations and companies that are working on the sustainable management of livestock.
The Stamp Out Hunger Food Drive Gives Americans a One-Month Opportunity to Reduce Hunger
During the month of May, the Stamp Out Hunger campaign gives Americans the opportunity to donate and re-route food to the needy.
