Hunger

Gaining Ground Teaches Organic Farming While Feeding Massachusetts’ Hungry

Gaining Ground is a volunteer-driven organization striving to grow organic produce for Massachusetts’ food insecure population.

In Des Moines, the Food Bank of Iowa Uses Schools to Alleviate Food Insecurity

Through numerous food distribution schemes, the Food Bank of Iowa hopes to achieve its vision of a hunger-free Iowa.

Whole Foods Partnering with Urban Farming Project to Improve Food Security in Chicago Neighborhood

Whole Foods and local organizations are teaming up to bring a new store to Englewood.

Fighting Hunger with Fruit: The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project

The New Orleans Fruit Tree Project allows fruit tree owners to donate their surplus harvest to feed the hungry.

Campus Kitchen Volunteers Reroute Food Waste

Student volunteers across the U.S. are rerouting food waste from campus cafeterias with the Campus Kitchens Project.

The Global Food Fight: Food Banking Network Helps Alleviate Hunger Worldwide

The Global FoodBanking Network supports new and existing food bank programs around the world.

116 Orgs You Might Not Have Heard About, But Should Know in 2016

This year, Food Tank is featuring 116 organizations you may not have heard about, but should look out for over the new year.

Making California Resilient with Ecology Center

Ecology Center takes on food justice and the drought crisis in California.

STAG VETS Showcases Veterans in Culinary and Agriculture

STAG VETS is a veterans program and business designed to train and employ veterans in culinary arts and agriculture.

35 Google+ Accounts to Follow

Food Tank has rounded up a list of 35 Google+ accounts of organizations you should follow.

Tackling Climate Change and Fighting Hunger Should Go Hand-in-Hand

Climate-related disasters contribute heavily to economic losses and population displacement, while the world population continues to grow.

“Grow Your Own and Share With Everyone You Know”

The Growing Project is addressing food security in Northern Colorado by increasing access to local produce into the community.

This Holiday Season, 3 Farmers Struggling with Food Insecurity Remind Us to Give Thanks

Smallholder farmers in Africa tell the story of what it’s like to grapple with food insecurity, including their favorite dishes to cook from their crops.

Rescuing Both Food Waste and Families from Hunger

Rescuing Leftover Cuisine provides solutions to prevent food waste in ten cities throughout the United States.

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.

Community Forests International Plants Trees and Livelihoods on Pemba Island

Community Forests International has helped Pemban communities plant over one million trees and establish agroforestry systems to provide fruit and timber.

ShareTheMeal: Crowdsolving Global Hunger

ShareTheMeal allows smartphone users to donate meals to hungry children around the world.

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.

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