Richard Manning’s latest article in Harper’s Magazine reveals how politics are powerless to the demands of industrial agriculture.
Nutrition
New Law Could Change France’s Food System for the Better
French Parliament has voted in favor of a law that could revolutionize their food system.
Bringing More Than Just Food to NYC Neighborhoods
Just Food describes their organization’s efforts to build a stronger, more just food system in NYC.
Misguided Dietary Guidelines?
The new Dietary Guidelines disappoint nutrition experts who had hoped for sustainability recommendations.
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.
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.
Dietary Guidelines Miss the Mark on Sustainability
The new Dietary Guidelines disappoint nutrition experts who had hoped for sustainability recommendations.
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.
#LovePulses: 10 Ways to Celebrate the International Year of Pulses
2016 is the U.N. International Year of Pulses, which will celebrate the sustainability of grain legumes.
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.
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.
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.
Learning Lunchrooms: We Can Change School Food, But Can We Change the Ideology?
It’s about time we made the lunchroom a place of learning, just like every other room in the school. Here’s how it can be done.
Leafy Greens? Head to Terminal 3
Airports are guiding the way in dishing out plant-based advice in the 2015 Dietary Guidelines for Americans.
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.
