Public-private partnerships are offering promising opportunities to reduce food waste and redirect it to those in need.
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The Charlie Cart Project Brings Kitchens on Wheels to Empower Kids Nationwide
The Charlie Cart Project is transforming food education in 47 states with hands-on programming and portable kitchens.
Food Tank’s 2023 Summer Reading List
Embark on a global literary journey this summer, exploring the intersections of food, culture, and environmental responsibility through our handpicked selection of books.
Through Urban Food Systems, We Can Transform Food Policy And Nutrition Access—Starting Right Now
More than half the world’s population resides in cities and by 2050, 70 percent of the world could live in urban areas.
Ayudando Latinos A Soñar: Creating Support and Resilience Amidst Devastating Floods in California
Ayudando Latinos A Soñar is supporting California farm workers and their families through the record-breaking flooding in 2023.
Empowering Agriculture Entrepreneurs: LadyAgri and the Future of Women-Focused Investments
LadyAgri Impact Investment Hub is forging a future for women agri-entrepreneurs through three pillars: technical assistance, agri-finance, and market access and technology.
Op-Ed: Unfair Food Prices Are Driving Hunger and Malnutrition in Africa—But Solutions Are in Reach
Even as food prices on the international market decline, the prices paid by consumers continue to soar. Meanwhile, many food companies are announcing record profits.
The Supreme Court’s ICWA Ruling Impacts Food Sovereignty: Here’s Why
Knowledge sharing that promotes food sovereignty can offer a path toward food and nutrition security while also supporting education, economic mobility, and financial stability, advocates say.
Local Grains Promote Food Sovereignty in West Africa: “This Is the Future of Baking”
There is a growing movement to incorporate local, traditional crops into breadmaking and reduce Senegal’s reliance on imports.
NYC Unveils First Ever Roadmap to Revolutionize Food Education in Public Schools
The roadmap outlines goals and strategies to improve healthy eating habits among K-12 students in New York City’s public schools.
In the UAE, this Farm Wants to Create an Ecosystem of Sustainable Agriculture
The UAE imports between 80-90 percent of its food supply. Can that change?
Community-Driven Science Paves the Way for Sustainable Development
A new study underscores what can be achieved when researchers work hand-in-hand with local communities.
Join Us on June 20th for a Summit on Advancing Food Is Medicine Approaches
Join us on June 20th for the extraordinary Food Tank Summit in Boston, where we’re advancing the transformative concept of food as medicine.
1 in 14 Seniors Faces Food Insecurity. We Need to Step Up Our Efforts to Help Them
What if it were possible for country’s elders to simply call grocery stores to place orders that could then be delivered?
Finding the Humanity in Legislation: Unpacking the 2023 Farm Bill
The next Farm Bill is likely to be the most expensive one in U.S. history. What can we expect?
Mexico’s Proposed GM Corn Ban Sparks North American Trade Turmoil
From shaking up the American corn lobby to protecting traditional crops in Mexico, see how a ban on genetically modified corn could transform agriculture.
Funding for the Future of Rwandan Food and Nutrition Needs
Investments in the future of Rwanda’s food systems are not only addressing the immediate needs of communities, but also their longterm resilience.
Growth of Regenerative Farming in Greece
Regenerative farming can improve soil health. Can these practices also help communities reduce the severity of wildfires?
With the Support of Innovative Businesses, Google Looks to Transition to a Circular Economy
Google is asking companies with innovative packaging solutions to apply for their Single-Use Plastics Challenge.
Want To See the Future of the Food System In Action? Visit Your Local Farmers Market!
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