The world is making progress against hunger, but a healthy diet remains too expensive for nearly one-third of the population.
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When Federal Leadership Falls Short, Cities Can Lead the Way
“There’s this backtracking on the wealth of information we know about systems approaches,” says food systems expert Jessica Fanzo.
8 Ways to Support Venezuela Earthquake Victims
Support these local and global aid organizations offering help to those impacted by the recent earthquakes in Venezuela.
Hunger Rises as the Consequences of Dismantling USAID Deepen
There’s “no question that food insecurity has risen,” says Patrick Webb of Tufts University.
In Colorado Springs, Food to Power Builds Resilience from the Ground Up
Even as nonprofits face challenging and uncertain times, Food to Power is doubling down on serving its community.
Sydney’s Youth Work to Alleviate Hunger
A youth-led volunteer initiative in Sydney is combatting hunger by providing home cooked meals to some of the city’s most vulnerable.
One Year On: How Trump and Vance Have Changed Food, Agriculture, Health, and Climate
Follow the policies, trace the impacts, and see how food and agriculture systems are being reshaped in real time.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: NY Acts on GRAS Loophole, Green Roofs Offer Climate Solutions, Bolivia’s Farmers Protect their Future
This week, NY is acting to tackle the GRAS loophole, research reveals the promise of green roofs, and Bolivia’s farmers are standing up to the gold mining industry to protect their future.
Op-Ed | The Nutritionists Are Right. We Must End Hunger Differently.
Investing in nutrition-sensitive agriculture ensures not just more food, but more healthy food.
Inside Buffalo Go Green’s Approach to Food, Health, and Care
A Buffalo-based organization is rethinking how food access and healthcare work together to support long-term health.
Creating Dignified Jobs for Youth through Agricultural Research and Innovation
Insects might be small but they offer a range of benefits to food and agriculture systems.
A Volunteer-Powered Solution to Food Insecurity in Virginia
A Virginia community farm grows and donates 100 percent of its fresh, nutrient-rich food to the food insecure.
ICE’s Impact on Food Security, as Seen Through Joyce Uptown Food Shelf
Minneapolis food shelves have been forced to innovate like never before to meet the community’s need.
Chefs in the Schools: Equitable Meals Across New York City
A New York City program brings nutritious meals to students. It offers lessons to other cities looking to do the same.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Tribal Nations Assert Food Sovereignty, Chile’s Wildfires Expand, and Ethiopia Faces Deepening Hunger
A weekly snapshot of how food systems, climate impacts, and policy decisions are shaping lives from Indigenous lands to classrooms and crisis zones.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: U.S. Grocery Prices Climb, Billionaire Wealth Soars, and Maryland Targets Dynamic Pricing
Groceries cost more, billionaires made more, and Maryland wants to stop dynamic pricing—plus a new treaty aims to protect life in the high seas.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Soaring Ocean Temperatures, U.S. Retreat from Global Organizations, and 1,000 Days of Conflict in Sudan
This week’s top stories highlight global climate records, U.S. foreign policy shifts, stalled farm legislation, nutrition policy changes, and food insecurity in Sudan.
Food Tank’s Weekly News Roundup: Senegal’s Youth Pursue Agriculture, Amazonian Bees Gain Legal Protection, and U.S. Unveils New Dietary Guidelines
This week’s news roundup takes a look at how food systems are changing—from hunger data and dietary guidelines to youth-led farming and shifting food trends.
New Dietary Guidelines Focus on Reducing Processed Foods and Promoting Whole Foods
The Trump administration has released the 2025–2030 Dietary Guidelines for Americans, calling for reduced consumption of processed foods and refined carbohydrates while revising long-standing advice on fats, protein, and dairy.
126 Food and Agriculture Organizations to Watch in 2026
Keep an eye on these 126 organizations transforming food and agriculture systems.