Drought in Ethiopia is threatening bean production and the livelihood of smallholder farmers. Food Tank discusses solutions with researchers on the ground.
Interviews
Pilot Study Finds Diet Management at Food Banks Improves Diabetes among Low-Income Populations
A recent study determined that the targeted management of diabetes and diet among low-income populations at food banks resulted in disease improvement.
Inspiring Young Farmers In Africa: An Interview with Future Young Farmers
Future Young Farmers program coordinator, Sande Olocho, talks about reversing negative agriculture trends in Kenya through youth involvement.
Trojan Horse Aid: Seeds of Resistance and Resilience in the Bolivian Highlands and Beyond
Industrial-style agriculture not the path to sustainable livelihoods for the world’s family farmers, author says.
Pennsylvania-based Organization Unifies the Anti-Hunger Movement, Pushes for Policy Change
Hunger-Free Pennsylvania is a network of food banks and charitable organizations striving to strengthen the anti-hunger movement.
Food Recovery Network: Uniting College Students in the Fight Against Food Waste
Food Recovery Network encourages citizens, communities, and food businesses to restructure their perceptions and habits towards food waste.
FoodCorps Cultivates Healthy Food Systems through Youth Engagement
FoodCorps collaborates with communities and schools to provide children with food education, engagement, and access.
Chef Ann Foundation Advocates for Future Food Systems through Today’s Children
Chef Ann Foundation aims to equip schools with the tools they need to provide children with healthy, whole food.
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.
Planting the Seed: Cultivating the Next Generation of Farmers
The Center for Land-Based Learning strives to create opportunities for agriculture, youth, the environment, and businesses.
The Crop Trust Calls for Conservation of Genetic Crop Diversity
The Crop Trust works to establish international food security by conserving crop diversity through the collection of seeds from all over the world.
Agriculture as a Gateway to Poverty Alleviation
The Chicago Council of Global Affairs aims to generate discussion of global food security issues.
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.
Campus Kitchen Volunteers Reroute Food Waste
Student volunteers across the U.S. are rerouting food waste from campus cafeterias with the Campus Kitchens Project.
Improving Access to Food to Energize a City
Through its Urban Food Project, REV Birmingham is working to energize the city and promote economic development in Birmingham.
Empowering the Future Players of the Food System
Young Professionals for Agricultural Development provides a network of youth-to-youth interaction and knowledge sharing.
The ABCs of Nutrition: Food Literacy Center Changes Student Behavior Towards Food
The Food Literacy Center inspires Sacramento kids to eat more fruits and vegetables.
Rethinking Sugary Foods and Desserts with Chef Emily Luchetti
Pastry chef Emily Luchetti calls for a rethinking of American perspectives towards sugary foods and desserts.
“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.
